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.