What are the benefits of car air filters?

What are the benefits of car air filters?

It might sound obvious to suggest that air filters do, but without them there can be serious consequences for the car parts further down the line, and also for you the driver and your passengers.

Air filters work in a similar way to a kitchen sieve, allowing the good parts through and keeping the unwanted parts away. Over time, however, they collect debris and unwanted materials so they become blocked. When this happens there can also be serious consequences further down the system, including overheating, so checking the condition of your air filters is just as important as the oil and water checks that you may already do.

As the name suggests, air filters in your car take in the fresh air from the outside and use it to keep the engine and numerous working parts cool – as well as you and your passengers. The filters themselves take the fresh air that passes into and around the vehicle and prevents any potentially harmful materials in the air from getting into the various systems in the car.

These materials, such as dust, pollen and fumes are caught by the filter and stop them from causing problems inside the engine, fuel and exhaust systems. Potentially harmful materials cause blockages in the fuel systems and engine as a whole, causing various crucial components to either grind together – causing damage – or to overheat.

The very best air filters on the market help to find the perfect balance between stopping particles entering the system and allowing the all-important air in. You often find that issues with overheating are caused by blocked air filters that have caught so much debris and potentially harmful materials that oxygen can’t get through – and that is why they need to be either removed and cleaned, or replaced with a new air filter.

Owners can check for signs of damage by removing the filters, cleaning them and looking for any obvious holes or evidence of wear. If you notice any issues at all you should insert a new filter instead of putting the damaged one back.

You can also buy performance air filters to allow even more air into the inlet system than a traditional air filter, and this can help to generate even more power from your engine as they are able to operate faster but at a cooler temperature.