How often should the air filter of Sagitar be replaced?
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According to the car's maintenance manual, the air filter of Sagitar should generally be replaced every 10,000 to 20,000 kilometers or every other maintenance interval. However, it is recommended to clean the air filter every 5,000 kilometers to reduce the formation of throttle sludge. The location of the car's air filter element is determined by the intake form and the structure of the engine. It is usually located in the air filter on the engine intake pipe. There are two types of air filters in cars: dry and wet. The dry type is made of paper or organic materials, while the wet type is made of metal wire mesh. The function of the air filter: to filter out particulate impurities in the air, ensure that sufficient clean air enters the cylinder, and prevent floating dust in the air from being sucked into the engine, which accelerates the wear of the piston group and cylinder. Air filter: It is a type of filter, also called 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. During operation, the engine needs to inhale a large amount of air. If the air is not filtered, the suspended dust in the air will be sucked into the cylinder, accelerating the wear of the piston group and cylinder. Larger particles entering between the piston and cylinder can cause severe cylinder scoring, especially 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 in the air, ensuring that sufficient and clean air enters the cylinder. Using a dirty air filter while driving will cause insufficient engine intake, incomplete fuel combustion, leading to unstable engine operation, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption. Therefore, the car must keep the air filter clean. The car air filter 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 in the air that are about to enter the cylinder, to reduce early wear of the cylinder, piston, piston ring, valve, and valve seat. Therefore, before the air enters the cylinder, it must first pass through the fine filtration of the air filter. A dirty air filter can cause poor engine performance, excessive fuel consumption, and engine damage. When checking the air filter, if it is found to have little dust and is lightly clogged, it can be cleaned with high-pressure air from the inside out and continue to be used. A severely dirty air filter should be replaced in time.
I've discussed the Sagitar air filter with many people, and the standard recommendation is to replace it every 15,000 kilometers or once a year. Having driven several Sagitar models, I find this quite crucial because a clogged filter can restrict engine airflow, leading not only to higher fuel consumption but also potential overheating issues. Checking it is easy—just pop the hood, locate the small box near the air intake pipe, open it up, and see if the filter is blackened or dusty. If it's dirty, replace it promptly. In urban driving conditions with heavy dust or frequent traffic jams, it's better to shorten the interval to every 10,000 kilometers to avoid higher repair costs later. Developing a routine inspection habit can extend your car's lifespan—more practical than anything else. This is also emphasized in the Volkswagen manual, so don't delay too long.
