I cleaned the filter yesterday with light degreaser/warm water solution and a paint brush and the filter didn't break into bits so thanks for the tip. For oiling I had some of that original DNA oil left so all is good now.

Right now I'm in Lusaka, Zambia and the distance table is saying it's 3100 km to Cape Town. But I reckon that I'm gonna do at least 4000 km.

Jami