The Toyota Fortuner is a mid-size SUV that has solidified its presence on Kenyan roads thanks to its spacious cabin, excellent on-road performance, formidable off-road capability, and unmatched versatility. It is the perfect alternative to a Prado if you have a tight budget because they come with the same engine, with luxury being the only slight trade-off.
The Toyota Fortuner is designed to tackle rough terrains, challenging weather conditions, and long-distance expeditions. If you love adventure rides and you often drive on dusty roads like in Kajiado, muddy roads like in Kitale, or flooded roads like parts of Budalangi in Busia County, one upgrade stands above the rest: a snorkel.
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What is a snorkel?
A snorkel is an elevated air intake system that raises the air intake point from under the hood to about roof level. This allows the engine to draw cooler, cleaner air from a higher location.
Many people associate a snorkel with deep water crossings, which they are right about, but besides its water fording capability, they take in clean air that enhances the performance of your Fortuner’s engine.
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Why Your Toyota Fortuner Needs a Snorkel
- Improved Water-Crossing Capability
A snorkel protects your engine from damage by not allowing water ingress in the cylinders, especially when crossing rivers or flooded roads. Without a snorkel, water will get into your engine, preventing the pistons from compressing, resulting in a condition called hydro-lock.
- Sucking in Cleaner Air in Dusty Conditions
The standard air intake of the Fortuner is positioned under the front wheel arch, thus exposing it to sand, water splashes, mud, and other kinds of debris that could wear down your engine in the long run if sacked through the intakes.
Installing a snorkel, which will now be on the same level as the roof, allows intake of clean air, resulting in cleaner combustion, longer air filter life, and reduces dust that would otherwise get into your Fortuner’s engine.
- Cooler Air for Better Performance
Since the snorkel sits in a higher position (roof line), it sources air from a higher position, far away from the engine heat, providing cooler intake temperature, unlike the standard intake system.
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- Ideal for Off-roading and Overlanding
The Toyota Fortuner is a beast when it comes to off-roading. However, without a snorkel, its capability is significantly limited because you cannot drive anywhere without worry and concern for your engine. A snorkel allows you to get into any kind of terrain and guarantees that you will come back with the engine of your Fortuner working perfectly.
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- Aggressive Off-road Appearance
A snorkel is not only meant for improving functionality, but it also enhances the ruggedness of the Toyota Fortuner. A snorkel gives the Fortuner a ready-adventure look, complementing its off-road capability. If you want a professional expedition look, you can’t miss a snorkel.
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