The Mitsubishi Montero, known as the Pejero in Japan, and as the Shogun in the United Kingdom, is the single most successful vehicle in the venerable, grueling Paris-Dakar off road rally. The first prototype was introduced in 1973, and it was designed not only as a work horse, but as a recreational vehicle. Unlike many modern sport utility vehicles, the Montero was designed to be used in the capacity as an off road vehicle, and indeed, on the rough roads of Pakistan, it serves as a status symbol among tribal leaders and businessmen alike.

Because it is designed the handle situations and environments more stressful than the average road, it is both tough and rugged. The Mitsubishi Montero’s air filter is a key component to the vehicles durability.

The powerful engine gulps in air, and the air filter has been developed to filter out particulates that would otherwise be injected into the engine, causing damage. Simple paper air filters are proven effective and cheap; however, there are a number of aftermarket air filter designs available that may be more effective, depending on the particular usage of an individual vehicle. Because an air filter works by capturing particles, it must be replaced frequently. Manufacturer specified intervals are generally set for street usage. If your vehicle is taken off road, replace the Mitsubishi Montero’s air filter more frequently. An overused and clogged air filter will not allow adequate air to pass through it, robbing the engine of valuable horsepower and robbing you of performance.Mitsubishi Montero air filters are available from our easy to use web interface, so order one today and give your engine a breath of fresh air.