Description
The Denso Cool Gear Air Filter 0181 For Toyota represents a high-efficiency solution for engine air intake filtration under demanding operations, designed by the global leader in automotive components. Built as a direct-fit replacement component specifically engineered for modern common-rail diesel luxury SUVs, commercial vans, and high-torque utility trucks, it features a precision-molded frame with a high-grade rubber seal that eliminates dirty air bypass within the factory air box housing. The specialized high-density pleated media maximizes surface area and dust-holding capacity, capturing abrasive carbon soot and environmental contaminants while preserving low restriction levels for incoming air. This optimal balance enhances fuel atomization, protects sensitive Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensors, and prevents premature cylinder wall wear in high-compression turbo-diesel engines.
Vehicle Application Compatibility:
This premium panel-type engine air filter is universally compatible with the following popular Toyota models (predominantly running 2.5L & 3.0L D-4D Turbo Diesel 1KD-FTV and 2KD-FTV engines) widely driven across Bangladesh:
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 Series (KDJ120, KDJ120W, KDJ121W – 3.0L D-4D Turbo Diesel / 2002 to 2009)
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 Series (KDJ150, KDJ150R – 3.0L D-4D Turbo Diesel / 2009 to 2015)
- Toyota Hiace / Commuter / Super GL (KDH200, KDH201, KDH202, KDH205, KDH206, KDH211, KDH221, KDH223 – 2.5L & 3.0L Diesel Engines)
- Toyota Fortuner Diesel (KUN51, KUN51L – 3.0L D-4D Models / 2005 to 2015)
- Toyota Hilux D-4D (KUN15, KUN25, KUN26 – 2.5L & 3.0L Turbo Diesel Variants)
(Please verify your vehicle’s engine model and air box configuration before purchasing)
Cross Reference
This filter serves as a direct replacement for the following original manufacturer (OEM) part numbers:
- TOYOTA: 17801-30040
- TOYOTA: 17801-50040
- TOYOTA: 17801-0L020
- DENSO: 260300-0181
- SAKURA : A-1198, A-1174
Maintenance Tip from Oil House Bangladesh:
The engine air filter acts as your vehicle’s first line of defense against abrasive environmental dust and commercial road debris. In Bangladesh, where luxury diesel Prados, Hiace microbuses, and turbo-diesel SUVs constantly face heavy highway dust, construction soot, and bumper-to-bumper city traffic, a clogged air filter severely chokes the engine. This restriction triggers high fuel consumption, drops throttle responsiveness, and causes excessive black smoke due to an improper air-to-fuel ratio in D-4D common-rail systems, which can also place unnecessary stress on the turbocharger. When installing this new filter, thoroughly wipe down the inside of the air box tray with a clean, dry cloth to remove accumulated grit before locking the housing down securely. For maximum engine longevity and turbo protection in local driving conditions, we strongly advise inspecting the air filter every 5,000 km and replacing it entirely every 10,000 km.

