Maintenance tips ‘Air Filter’ Cars

Like humans, the engine must be always healthy and clean. That is why the air filters are so important. When the air filter device is not functioning properly, then the incoming air with fuel into the engine room is often mixed with dust that can impair engine performance. For that, it’s good we are always careful in selecting an air filter on the market. Indeed, maintenance is relatively easy, just remove the filter from its nest, and then spray compressor. But, if not treated properly, may not be very long service life.

Various brands of air filters are very abundant in the market today. Of which are made from cardboard and become the standard vehicle spare parts. Because there are various types of air filters on the market, would take care of different ways. Because of that, look at the right trick to keep the filter clean and well maintained.
To filter made of cardboard, the longest remaining life only about 2500 km to 5000 km. The rest should be replaced immediately. Because of the weakness of this filter, in particular life, cardboard surface becomes ‘hairy’. If this is allowed, gentle flakes mixed with the dust that can come into the combustion chamber. The side effects, the cylinder surface will be scratched.

How to treat water filter cardboard bit easier, lift the filter from its nest, then cleaned with an air compressor. If necessary, the edge filters use the handle of a screwdriver beaten up all the dirt fall out.
In contrast with the filters are made of sponge, generally able to survive to 15,000 miles or one year life. Filter this one take care of him too easily, dip the sponge filter into the water, then wash with detergent, after a really clean, dry with a way aerated or dried in the sun but do not let the sun hit it directly, after dry, water filter is ready to be installed again .
For water filter made from cotton fibers, another way of treatment, this one is, the treatment is rather expensive, because it must be cleaned by using a special liquid. After the air filter removed, then the air filter device was beaten until all the dust and dirt fall out all, but when it hit the air filter, try using a soft foundation, such as tires for example.

The next step is to flush the filter by flowing water, and then sprayed with liquid soap special. After settling for about 5 minutes, the filter is then sprayed again with water. The process is repeated until the remaining washing water looks clearer.
Before the application of the oil is, the filter must be dried. There are two recommended ways, namely the first with a hair dryer or with a compressor, but with the wind pressure as low as possible. End of the air filter treatment process concludes with application of special oil.

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