Tradies going 4x4ing need their rigs to be outfitted with the best. This applies wholeheartedly to filtration as well, and Ryco’s A5002R NanoCel High Efficiency Air Filter is here to help.
It’s no secret – tradies love their off-roading. The arid Outback, lush forests and gorgeous beaches – taking the ute or 4WD off the tools, and into nature is a great time.
A good tradie is always prepared for the harsh Aussie conditions that can impact vehicle performance.
Ryco has been at the top of the filtration game for a long time, and we put their latest air filter – the A5002R NanoCel High Efficiency Air Filter – to the test.
Plumber Lachie Meiss loves his 79 Series Toyota Land Cruiser more than anything, and wants to keep it performing well no matter the conditions.
Test #1: No drama Nano
When it comes to delivering fine filtration, the A5002R does wonders. It’s filter efficiency is almost perfect at 99.99 per cent, stopping dust and other contaminants from filling engines.
“Most of the off-roading I do is up in Victoria High Country,” Lachie said.
“Anyone who’s been up there knows that it’s pretty much all unsealed roads with lots of gravel and dust.
“Your engine’s copping it, but having a filter like this will definitely help mitigate that.”
Ryco was able to fine-tune its NanoCel fibre technology by collaborating with Supercars, developing top-tier quality filters for everyday drivers like Lachie.
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The A5002R’s honeycomb cell structure made up of more media than the OE equivalent, meaning more dust is captured without compromising efficiency or flow of the filters performance.
“It’s a really solid filter, compared to other filters which can feel paper-thin and you need to replace after one big trip,” Lachie said.
“This Ryco filter is a game-changer.”
Test #2: Chuck it in
In terms of installing the filter, Lachie loved the simplicity.
“I reckon it was pretty straightforward,” he said.
“You’ve got four clips on the air box itself … the filter follows the shape of the box and fits in snug, clip it on and away you go.”
Ryco’s sturdy design for this filter is not just for simple installation.
The A5002R features a unique seal design as well as flame retardant material, and a reduction of dust ingestion by >90 per cent compared to OE equivalents.
Making it even more elite, the A5002R doesn’t lose its functionality when driving through rivers, streams or other watery terrain.
“When you’re going away on the roads, you don’t exactly know what you’ll encounter, like a river crossing or bog hole,” Lachie said.
“knowing this filter is going to handle those conditions, it’s a no-brainer choosing something like this to have.”
Breathe in
With a filter like Ryco’s A5002R NanoCel High Efficiency Air Filter at his side, Lachie will be able to adventure with the peace of mind his engine’s loaded with some of the best on the market.
“I bought my Land Cruiser for a reason, and that’s to do long drives around Australia,” he said.
“Knowing this component is helping to keep the engine healthy … I shouldn’t be having issues … I’m keen to see how it goes.”
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