Air filter
The car air filter is an important component for vehicles with a combustion engine. An air filter
ensures that the intake air is purified before it enters the engine. The dirt
particles, pollen and bacteria then remain in the filter. If these particles
were not purified from the air, this could cause serious damage to the car?s
engine. Because the filter blocks all these substances, the filter will become
polluted or even clogged over time. The filter is standard in a plastic
container. However, there are also open air filters or sport filters. These are
often only used for car tuning and in the racing world.
Broken or dirty air filter car The air filter can become clogged
over time. But also other defects can occur. Defects that can occur are
mechanical damages to the housing or damage to the filter material. In all
these cases you must immediately replace the air filter. These defect can occur
because the service life of the filter has been exceeded or water or dirt may
have entered the filter. Other causes for a defect air filter can be; incorrect
installation, leakage of hoses or driving on dusty roads.
There are a few ways a broken
car air filter can be recognized. For example, an increased noise while the
engine is running. Other symptoms are; loss of engine power, prevented starter
motor, increased fuel consumption, black or blue exhaust gases or increased
carbon monoxide in the car?s exhaust.
Air filter cleaning If the air filter is contaminated,
you can choose to clean it. For this you have to disassemble the filter, which
is very easy. The filter is fitted in a plastic container which can be found
under the hood. You can often easily remove the lid of this container by
removing the clamps. Then clean the lid with a dry cloth . But, pay
attention! Ensure that no dirt falls into
the inlet. You can then remove the filter element and vacuum is from the
outside with the vacuum cleaner. You can also clean the air filter with an air
spray. Make sure that you clean the filter in the opposite direction from which
the air normally enters. Is the filter too clogged or damaged? Then it is
better to replace the air filter. There are also washable air filters, these
are often K&N air filters .
Air filter replacement An air filter replacement is relatively easy. The replacement is also seen
as one of the simplest repair works on a car. In most cases, the filter is
already dismantled after 5 to 10 minutes. In the instruction booklet of your
car you can read where the filter is located exactly. Then remove the filter
cover and remove the clogged or contaminated filter. Then clean the inside of
the housing with a damp cloth. Now you can install the new filter.
Order air filter You can
easily order a new air filter from Winparts. You can order a new one for just a
few pounds, depending on the make and type of car. Enter your license plate and
the correct products for your car will be shown. You can also order sport
filters, K&N air filters , oil filters and pollen filters at Winparts.