How Often Change Air Filters

There will be an air filter indicator next to the air filter

1: There will be an air filter indicator next to the air filter. When the air filter becomes dirty, it will prompt you to replace your air filter.

2: Some users will also replace the air filter according to the manual of the truck, but it may be too late or too early. For example, the warranty manual of a van says that the air filter should be replaced every 10,000 kilometers. But for a while, the truck was driving on a rural road, and the filter was blocked at 7,000 kilometers, which would cause the car to appear weak when climbing a hill. At this time, you need to replace the air filter, and replace the diesel filter and oil filter at the same time.

3: Some users will read the manual and replace the air filter according to the requirements in the manual.

4: In fact, the time to replace the air filter of each car should be different. This varies with the frequency and environment of your use. The real answer is when it starts to restrict air flow. The dirtier the air filter is, the less air you can get into the engine. At some point, it will cause your high-revving engine to slow down, and then slow down. It’s the same symptom as a clogged fuel filter.

5: When black/smoky smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe, the air filter is wet or looks damaged, and the horsepower is reduced

Replacing a clogged air filter can improve fuel efficiency and also increase your power level

Paying attention to and replacing your air filter on time and as needed is also a significant benefit to reducing emissions. Extending the life of the engine is an important guarantee for replacing the air filter. A damaged air filter can cause a lot of damage to the internal parts of the engine.

A clean air filter can absorb dust and fine particles of dust, thereby ensuring the long life of the combustion chamber, and it also reduces the possibility of large repair bills

After replacing a new air filter, it will increase gas mileage and reduce emissions. Optimizing air flow and improving engine performance can ensure longer life while protecting vehicle components from excessive wear and damage. If you don’t want to have drivability issues and potential expensive engine repairs, please seek the help of Bowei technicians when replacing any type of air filter.