How often should the filter element of a commercial vehicle be replaced? The air filter manufacturer answers for you!

Generally speaking, the filter elements of commercial vehicles should be replaced every 10,000 kilometers for 16 months. Of course, the maintenance cycles of different brands of Jiefang air filters are not exactly the same. The specific replacement cycle can be arranged based on the requirements of the vehicle manufacturer and its own usage conditions, environment and other factors to determine the specific working time. For instance, when the smog is quite severe, it is best to replace the car every three months.

The filtration requirements of heavy truck filter elements for filters:

High filtration technology precision: It filters out the larger particles.

High filtration technology efficiency: Reduces the number of particles in the filter.

To prevent early wear of the engine during operation and damage to the air quality flowmeter.

The low pressure difference ensures the optimal air-fuel ratio and reduces the filtration loss.

The filter element for commercial vehicles has a large filtration area, high ash holding capacity and a long service life.

It has a small installation space and a compact structural design.

It has a high wet stiffness, preventing the air filter element from deflating and causing the safety filter element to be punctured.

Steps for replacing filter elements in commercial vehicles

The first step is to open an engine hood and confirm the position of the heavy truck filter element. The air filter is usually located on the left side of the engine compartment, that is, above the left front wheel. You can see a square plastic black box, and the filter element is installed inside. Just gently lift the two different metal clips upwards and the entire upper cover of the air filter can be lifted up.

The second step is to remove the air filter element and check if there is more dust. You can gently tap the end of the filter element or use compressed air to clean the dust on the filter element from the inside out. Do not rinse the filter element with tap water. For example, if the air filter for liberation is severely clogged, a new filter needs to be replaced.

The third step is to thoroughly clean the filter box of the heavy truck after the air filter has been processed. There will be a large amount of dust under the air filter, which is the cause of the power loss of the engine. The position of the filter: The air filter is usually located on the left side of the engine compartment, above the left front wheel. You can see such a square plastic black box, and the filter element is installed inside. Fix the filter elements of individual models of commercial vehicles with screws. At this time, it is necessary to select an appropriate screwdriver to unscrew the screws on the air filter.