Why Should The Air Filter Be Replaced?

Published Thursday, March 19, 2009 by dadosoyomek | E-mail this post

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A slightly dirty filter actually cleans Quarter Sawn Oak Furniture efficiently than a brand new filter. Thats because the debris trapped by the filter element helps screen out smaller particles that try to get through. But eventually every filter reaches the point where it causes enough of a pressure drop to restrict airflow. Fuel economy, performance and emissions begin to deteriorate and get Cell Phone Headset worse until the dirty filter is replaced.

Many heavy-duty trucks have a "restriction" meter on the air filter housing that signals when the filter is dirty enough to need replacing. But lacking such a device, the best you can do is guess.

Removing the filter and holding it up to a light will show you how dirty it is. If its really caked with dirt, it obviously needs to be replaced. Trying to shake or blow the dirt out is a waste of time because too much of it will be embedded in the filter fibers.

NOTE: Many filters that appear to be dirty are in fact still good and do not really need to be replaced. So its up to you. If you think its dirty, replace it. If you dont think its dirty enough to need replacing, then dont.

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