Does the Air Filter Affect Fuel Consumption?
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Air filter does affect fuel consumption. Below is relevant information about air filters: Working principle: During operation, the engine needs to intake a large amount of air. If the air is not filtered, the suspended dust in the air will be drawn into the cylinders, accelerating the wear of piston assemblies and cylinders. Larger particles entering between the piston and cylinder can cause severe "cylinder scoring," which is particularly serious in dry and sandy working environments. The air cleaner is installed in front of the carburetor or intake pipe to filter out dust and sand particles from the air, ensuring that sufficient and clean air enters the cylinders. Types of air filters: They can be divided into filtration type, centrifugal type, oil bath type, and composite type.