LONGEVITY TIPS
- Do not try to clean a dirty air filter by tapping
it or blowing it with compressed air and then reusing it. Loosened
particles could be ingested into the engine if the old filter is used.
Furthermore, the integrity of the filter could be damaged. Instead, replace it
with a new, clean filter. Use only a high quality, nationally advertised air
filter to ensure good air flow capacity and good dirt-trapping ability.
- Avoid abrasive engine wear -- never run your
engine, even momentarily, without an air filter. The ingested dust could
ruin engine parts and cause premature part wear, leading to excessive oil
consumption. Always make sure the air filter
gaskets provide an air-tight seal
with the air cleaner interior surfaces. Use a light coat of grease on the
gasket if necessary to ensure a tight seal. Unfiltered air must always go
through the filter element, not over or under it.
- Keep your air filter clean. A clogged air
filter can enrich the fuel/air mixture
and decrease fuel mileage by up to 10%. One-third of cars randomly checked need
a new air filter.
SYSTEMS
AIR CLEANER
SAFETY TIPS
PROPER CARE