{"id":12537,"date":"2023-09-28T10:40:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T02:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/?p=12537"},"modified":"2023-09-30T10:41:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T02:41:14","slug":"engine-air-filters-what-maintenance-is-required-for-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ufifiltersgroup.cn\/en\/blog\/uncategorized\/engine-air-filters-what-maintenance-is-required-for-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Engine air filters: what maintenance is required for autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the end of summer, an engine air filter can be particularly dirty due to the dry weather, long journeys on dusty roads, or accumulated insect and pollen residue. A dirty and clogged filter can significantly reduce the air flow to the engine, compromising its performance and increasing fuel consumption. As such, it is important to change the engine air filter in autumn to ensure optimum operation.<\/p>\n

What is the engine air filter?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The air filter is a fundamental component for optimising performance, fuel economy and ensuring a long service life for a car or commercial vehicle’s engine. This oft-neglected component plays various key roles in vehicle performance:<\/p>\n

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  1. Protecting the engine<\/strong>: the filter captures particles of dirt and debris present in the air, preventing them from entering the intake system. This helps prevent wear and the accumulation of damaging deposits on the inner surfaces of the engine components, such as the valves, pistons and combustion chambers.<\/li>\n
  2. Improved performance<\/strong>: a clean flow of air without obstructions is essential for correct engine operation, as it improves combustion efficiency and vehicle performance. Correct combustion also means better acceleration, improved responsiveness, and greater power.<\/li>\n
  3. Improved fuel efficiency<\/strong>: poor power when accelerating, caused by a restriction in the nominal air flow required in the combustion chamber due to a clogged filter, will cause the driver to press harder on the accelerator, resulting in increased in fuel consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What are the consequences of a clogged air filter?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If the air filter is not regularly replaced, this can lead to various consequences including:<\/p>\n