What happens if the air filter element is not replaced

What will happen if the air filter element is not replaced? First, the filter element functions to filter out dust and sand particles in the air, and to ensure that sufficient and clean air enters the cylinder. If it is not replaced for a long time, the air filter cannot effectively filter the suspended particles in the air, the engine will accelerate wear and carbon deposits, shorten the service life of the engine, and if it is serious, the phenomenon of "cylinder pulling" may occur, so it is replaced regularly. The air filter is very important.

As for when to replace the air filter, you have to refer to the data in the user manual. Of course, it still depends on your own car usage. Generally speaking, if you often drive on city roads, you can replace it according to the manual standard. But if we often drive on the road where the dust is extremely heavy, such as in a factory or something, then we should clean the air filter regularly or replace it in advance. Let's talk about the replacement steps of the air filter by the way.

Replacement steps of the air filter:

1. First loosen the filter lock and remove the fixed nut.

2. Then after removing the protective cover, you can see the air filter element, ifdiscoverIf there is dirt inside and outside the filter housing, wipe it with a rag first.

3. Then you can replace it with a new filter element. But it should be noted that the paper part of the filter element should not be touched with your hands, especially not to allow oil to contaminate the filter element.

4. Finally, install the components in the reverse order of disassembly.