An air filter is used to clean the air before entering the engine through the intake manifold
Air filter function
- Clean the air before entering the engine through the intake manifold
- Reducing the speed of incoming air will thus save fuel consumption
- Repel high voltage sparks during backfire
- Take hot air from the exhaust manifold for the purpose of condensation of fuel before entering the cylinder, then combustion will occur easily.
- Air filters have several types commonly used on most vehicles today, among them are:
- Type of oil wet
- Type of oil immersion
- Type of cartridge
- Type of foam rubber
Maintenance
- do maintenance and service according to the time recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
- Replace the fuel filter at the time recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Open the air filter
- check if it can be used again or needs to be replaced
- Use water gun to service air filter
- Install all air filters
- For engines fitted with turbo charger, the best maintenance is to follow the instructions to turn on and off the engine as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
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