Direction Plus filters optimise engine service life

KEEPING foreign material out of a 4WD engine and ancillaries is paramount to maximising its service life, particularly in the arduous conditions we have here in Australia.

The people at Direction Plus (DP) produce a complete range of aftermarket 4WD filtration products to protect vehicles thereby optimising their performance in all environments over a long period.

The company’s core range of pre-filters, catch cans and automatic transmission coolers are suitable for 4WD owners wanting to protect their investment.

To eliminate destructive water from diesel fuel Direction Plus offer two types of 4WD water filtration products; Fuel Manager which features the traditional visual inspection water catchment bowl and PreLine-Plus by Mann & Hummel which offers an in-car visual and audible alert of water detection.

DP’s water separator kits are an innovative pre-filter system for diesel fuel systems which have been designed to ensure a high degree of water separation and particle pre-separation.

For peace of mind, the kits meet specifications set by the manufacturers of diesel fuel-injection systems and have been designed to take out water contamination which occurs through condensation, bad fuel from service stations or in jerry cans and other storage containers.

Water is a serious problem for combustion engine vehicles particularly diesels which can suffer near irreparable engine damage from contaminated fuel. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem often ignored.

DP says that without adequate pre-filtration, water ingress can damage fuel injection systems over time and in bad cases can lead to very expensive engine repairs.

Additional to fuel filters for water, DP offers a new range of secondary diesel filters (post-filters) that are designed to filter out finer particle contamination compared to the OEM specification fuel filter.

Inevitably, dust, gritty material, bugs and other contaminants can find their way into a diesel fuel system that are abrasive and can damage fuel injection system components over time.

If a catch can is needed to filter compression gas blow by DP has it covered with a range of Provent Ultimate Catch Cans.

They ensure optimum engine performance by protecting against the carbon build up and blockage that blow by gas causes. Without adequate diesel engine filtration, oil and soot contamination leads to inefficient intake system operation, which in turn causes increased fuel consumption.

DP engineers all its products with vehicle specific mounting kits which are easy to fit for DIY enthusiasts or mechanics and do not void vehicle warranties.

Engine filtration aside, and moving further back along the powertrain, DP has high quality Transchill 4WD Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Kits that are ideal for tow vehicles.

The protective cooling kits have been designed specifically to reduce excessive transmission heat caused by towing, carrying loads and driving in sand, snow, off-road, in heavy traffic or under hot conditions.

According to DP, a reduction of transmission oil temperature of 11°C can double the life expectancy of a 4WD transmission, the transmission fluid and all internal components. The heat exchangers they offer can reduce the temperature of auto transmission fluid by as much as 33°C.