This accessory prevents impurities and other elements from entering various systems of the car. They are usually paper, wire mesh and fiberglass.
We do not usually give too much importance to the filters because their work is silent and invisible. However, they lengthen the life of our car and make several components and systems work at full capacity for longer.
The most common materials for its manufacture are usually paper, wire mesh and fiberglass, although they may be of another element. Efficiency observed in malignant number of particles is capable of retaining and measured in micron or microns. If this index is small, its efficiency is greater because smaller is the size of the particles that can capture.
The most important filters that can be found in a car are air, oil and gasoline. The air filter protects the engine is located behind the grill of the mask. It blocks dust and contaminated particles to bring more oxygen and better quality to the propellant.
The oil filter captures impurities produced by the oil itself, which is exposed to very high temperatures. This causes a thermal degradation in the oil that generates coal residues, which negatively affect its performance. The fuel filter keeps clean the fuel system, since current injection systems contain millimeter openings can be blocked easily.
We notice that the filters are dirty using electronic warnings. The cars incorporate sensors to detect such failures. Checking the oil rod is also a good way. A failure in the gasoline filter we will notice instantly in the performance of the car, as this can be turned off suddenly, not start the first or make annoying noises.
To avoid it, the three can be cleaned, although the benefit would be minimal. Therefore, it is advisable to change them directly. The one of air is recommendable to replace it to the 5,000 km if it is handled in the field or in cities like Lima, and the 15,000 if it is handled in city. The oil has a life between 10,000 and 15,000 km and the gasoline to 30,000, although you can extend your life by ensuring that the tank does not fall below 25% of its capacity.