Does slight water ingress in the air filter have any impact?

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BraydenFitz
07/25/25 3:07am
If the air filter has slight water ingress, it may cause "hydrolock" phenomenon, thereby accelerating engine wear. Below is relevant information about air filters: 1. Concept: An air filter is a type of filter, also known as an air filter cartridge, air cleaner, or air element. 2. Disadvantages: There is always a trade-off between air intake volume and filtration efficiency. With in-depth research on air filters, the requirements for them have become increasingly stringent. Some new types of air filters have emerged, such as fiber filter element air cleaners, composite filter material air cleaners, noise-reducing air cleaners, and constant-temperature air cleaners, to meet the operational needs of engines.
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