Avoid misunderstandings about air filters and strengthen the heart of your car

With the increasingly serious environmental pollution, the content of inhalable suspended particles in the air is getting higher and higher. If these suspended particles enter the cylinders of a car engine, they will generate a large amount of colloidal substances and small wear-resistant particles, affecting the combustion adequacy of the car engine. Then they will enter the engine's cylinders and pistons, causing wear on piston-related components and leading to a decline in engine performance.
The main components of an air filter are the filter element and the casing. Among them, the filter element is the primary filtering component, responsible for gas filtration, while the casing is the external structure that provides necessary protection for the filter element. The working requirements of an air filter are to be capable of efficient air filtration, without increasing excessive air flow resistance, and to operate continuously for a long time.

Not paying attention to the quality when buying an air filter

Although many car owners nowadays choose 4S stores when replacing air filters, as they have a deep understanding of the car structure and it is also very simple to replace the car filter by themselves, whether it is done at a 4S store or by themselves, it will involve purchasing a new air filter. However, at present, many car owners do not have a correct understanding of the function of air filters. They often choose cheap and inferior air filters. These inferior air filters have average air filtration capacity and are particularly suitable for small suspended particles. They have poor filtration ability and physical stability. Long-term use will inevitably lead to a decline in the performance of the car engine and a sharp increase in fuel consumption. For instance, the Manhu air filter shown in the following picture is significantly clearer in both volume and appearance than other air filters. The double-layer structure is quite obvious, and its filtering capacity is almost twice that of other brands.

When using a car, frequently remove the air filter

Some private car owners think that the car air filter is of little use. After using the new car for some time, they found that the air filter was completely clogged. At this point, they merely removed the air filter without replacing it. Therefore, it will not affect the performance of the car engine in the short term, but in the long run, the wear and tear of the car engine is very serious. Data shows that without a car air filter, the wear rate of the engine cylinder in a car would exceed eight times, the wear rate of the piston would exceed three times, and the wear rate of the piston ring would exceed nine times.

The maintenance of car air filters is very rigid and inflexible

Most private car owners are also aware of the importance of replacing the car air filter, but when it comes to replacing the car air filter, they are restricted by the car maintenance and operation instructions. They can replace the car filter according to the mileage provided in the manual. However, the quantity of suspended particles varies with the degree of urban pollution. If you are in a severely polluted northern city, the replacement and maintenance of the car air filter cannot be simply carried out according to the instructions. At this point, the condition of the car often shows obvious abnormalities, so you should shorten the maintenance cycle and improve the quality of the car filter. This is the correct way of maintenance.