How often does the air filter of the Magotan need to be replaced?
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According to the car maintenance manual, it is generally recommended to replace the air filter every 20,000 to 60,000 kilometers. If the driving mileage is low, it is advised to replace it every 12 months. The location of the car's air filter element varies depending on the intake form and the engine structure. There are two types of air filters in cars: dry and wet. Dry filters are made of paper or organic materials, while wet filters are made of metal wire mesh. The function of the air filter: to filter out particulate impurities in the air, ensuring that a sufficient amount of clean air enters the cylinders, and preventing airborne dust from being sucked into the engine, which could accelerate the wear of the piston group and cylinders. Air filter: It is a type of filter, also known as an air filter cartridge, air cleaner, or style. It is mainly used in engineering vehicles, cars, agricultural vehicles, laboratories, sterile operating rooms, and various precision operating rooms for air filtration. During operation, the engine inhales a large amount of air. If the air is not filtered, the suspended dust in the air will be sucked into the cylinders, accelerating the wear of the piston group 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 a sufficient amount of clean air enters the cylinders. Dirty air cleaner: Using an excessively dirty air cleaner while driving can cause insufficient air intake into the engine, leading to incomplete fuel combustion, resulting in unstable engine operation, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption. Therefore, it is essential to keep the air cleaner clean. The car air cleaner is a device that removes particulate impurities from the air, consisting of one or several air filter components. Its main function is to filter out harmful impurities from the air entering the cylinders to reduce early wear of the cylinders, pistons, piston rings, valves, and valve seats. Therefore, before air enters the cylinders, it must pass through the fine filtration of the air cleaner. A dirty air cleaner can cause poor engine performance, excessive fuel consumption, and engine damage. When inspecting the air cleaner, if it is found to have little dust and minor clogging, it can be cleaned by blowing high-pressure air from the inside out and reused. Excessively dirty air filters should be replaced promptly.
I've been driving my Magotan for almost ten years, and regarding air filter replacement, my experience is to base it on mileage. Generally, it should be replaced every 15,000 to 20,000 kilometers, but it depends on the driving environment. For example, since I live in the city where air pollution and dust are high, I make sure to check it every 10,000 kilometers and replace it if it's dirty. A dirty filter can affect engine air intake, leading to higher fuel consumption, reduced power, and potentially engine damage over time. Replacing it isn't expensive—just a few dozen yuan for a filter, and you can even do it yourself by loosening a few screws. Regular replacement can save fuel costs and extend the car's lifespan, so I recommend not overlooking this small detail. Remember, the maintenance manual is a reference, but being proactive is always beneficial.
