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Air Filter Replacement Interval?

raptor319

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Yamaha 242 maintenance schedule only lists to "inspect" air filters. Dont see anything regarding replacement. I see they cost around $125 each. Thoughts on replacement interval. The starboard air box looks like a PITA to remove/open
 

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Not sure I've ever changed an air filter on these boats. The environment is not conducive for changing, monitoring, yes. Have never really seen one that is "dirty" or needing changed.
 

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You'll only need to change your filters if you regularly take your boat out on the sand dunes. :cool:

The big thing you're looking for is oil contamination. I can't speak to the new boats, but on the old MR1 engines, if you overfilled them with oil the filters would get contaminated with oil.

Unless you encounter some very unusual circumstances, they should last the life of the boat.
 

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Mine had oil from previous owners overfilling. Have two new ones to install before I take it out after the strip down and detail.
 

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My Yamaha Tech told me they should be changed every 100hrs. Then again this is in HAWAII conditions, not sure if that makes a difference. Just had mines changed and cost $150ea.
 

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My Yamaha Tech told me they should be changed every 100hrs. Then again this is in HAWAII conditions, not sure if that makes a difference. Just had mines changed and cost $150ea.
Hmmmmm..... I guess I'm not sure what would be different in Hawaii, but then again I've never been there. Do you actually notice a salt build-up? (I'm assuming the reason is salt-air?)

Or maybe your Yamaha Tech has a boat payment to make.
 

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Hmmmmm..... I guess I'm not sure what would be different in Hawaii, but then again I've never been there. Do you actually notice a salt build-up? (I'm assuming the reason is salt-air?)

Or maybe your Yamaha Tech has a boat payment to make.
Yes very very salty corrosive conditions, I was considering going with the K&N filters that a lot of the guys run on there Yammies. But my Yamaha Tech advised me not too, because they would need to be constantly monitored and oiled to capture the salt in the air. The OEM paper filters he told me works the best for our conditions, he went on to say a small price to pay then having corrosion in ur engines. And @Liveto99 no volcanic ash.🤙🏽
 

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There will be after the the big eruption, I think volcanoes are getting mad no one is throwing virgins in anymore.
Just my $.02
 
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