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Lesser Known Facts about Automotive Air Filters

Author: Tajinder Singh
by Tajinder Singh
Posted: Mar 05, 2015

Major progress in engine air filtration technology took place in the recent years by introducing in-line, flow-through fluted and pleated filters, and nano-fiber filter media. The fluted and the pleated in-line, and reduced volume filters, provide high filtration performance while occupying less space. The importance of the engine air filter system has recently increased because of governmental engine exhaust particulate and evaporative emission regulations. Contaminants from the air intake system may significantly contribute to the total engine emissions including crankcase emissions in case of low efficiency filters. Engine operation, lifetime, engine emissions, and fuel consumption depend on the air filter system design and its performance. Air Filters increases engine protection, extends service intervals, and reduces the operating costs.

Importance of efficient Air Filters in Automotives

Some vehicle owners and maintenance supervisors, who are concerned with lowering their operating costs, clean and reuse their air filters. The below mentioned points will help you to understand more about your air filters.

  • Manufacturers of Air Filters do not recommend any type of cleaning process on their products.
  • The Air Filter dirt holding capacity is reduced extensively with each cleaning.
  • It is advisable to upgrade air filters to new models than to clean or reuse them.
  • There is always a risk of dirt reaching the inside of the filter during the cleaning process. The filter might also get damaged from high pressure water or compressed air.
  • Air Filters that are already damaged should not be cleaned or reused. If a filter is damaged, investigate the source of damage and make corrections to avoid the same problem.
  • Reusing a cleaned heavy duty filter increases the likelihood of improper air cleaner servicing because of the shortened service life. Each time the air intake system is serviced, it is exposed to the chance of contamination.
  • Never attempt to clean a safety filter. Replace it after three primary filter services.

Proper air cleaner servicing will result in maximum engine protection against the ravages of dust. Proper servicing can also save you time and money by increasing filter life and dust cleaning efficiency. By using proper filter restriction measurement tools you will use the full life of the filter at maximum efficiency. Do not be fooled by the appearance of the filter because it should look dirty. Air Filters Manufacturing Machines are constantly developed to make this important component of an automobile. Nowadays many Automotive Filter Manufacturing Machines have been developed by many different manufacturers. For more details, please visit : http://www.kanwalenterprises.com/

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KanwalEnterprises is a prominent automotive filter making machines supplier in India, offers wide range of marking machines & pleat edge cutting machines etc.

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