How Often Should the Air Filter of the New Sagitar Be Replaced?
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According to the maintenance manual of the New Sagitar, the air filter should generally be replaced every 10,000 to 20,000 kilometers or during every other maintenance session. However, it is recommended to clean the air filter every 5,000 kilometers to reduce the buildup of throttle sludge. The location of the car's air filter element varies depending on the intake method and the engine's structure. It is typically located in the air filter housing on the engine's intake pipe. 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 mesh. The function of the air filter is to filter out particulate impurities from the air, ensuring that clean air enters the cylinders and preventing airborne dust from being sucked into the engine, which can accelerate wear on the piston group and cylinders. Air filter: It is a type of filter, also known as an air filter cartridge, air cleaner, or air element. It is mainly used in engineering vehicles, automobiles, agricultural vehicles, laboratories, sterile operating rooms, and various precision operating rooms. During operation, the engine inhales a large amount of air. If the air is not filtered, the suspended dust in the air will be drawn into the cylinders, accelerating wear on the piston group and cylinders. Larger particles entering between the piston and cylinder can cause severe cylinder scoring, especially in dry and sandy working environments. The air filter 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. Using a dirty air filter while driving can cause insufficient engine intake, leading to incomplete fuel combustion, unstable engine operation, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption. Therefore, it is essential to keep the air filter clean. The car's air filter is a device that removes particulate impurities from the air. It consists of one or several components that clean the air. Its main function is to filter out harmful impurities from the air before it enters the cylinders, thereby reducing early wear on the cylinders, pistons, piston rings, valves, and valve seats. Thus, air must pass through the fine filtration of the air filter before entering the cylinders. A dirty air filter can cause poor engine performance, excessive fuel consumption, and engine damage. When inspecting the air filter, if it is found to have minimal dust and light blockage, it can be cleaned by blowing compressed air from the inside out and reused. Severely dirty air filters should be replaced promptly.
I've been driving the new Sagitar for almost two years now. The replacement interval for the air filter depends on actual road conditions and weather. In heavily polluted and congested cities like Beijing, I usually inspect it every 8,000 to 10,000 kilometers. If the filter shows significant dust accumulation or darkening, I replace it – roughly once a year. Excessive dust can restrict engine airflow, affecting acceleration performance and potentially increasing fuel consumption by 5% to 10%. During my last maintenance, a friend warned that long-term neglect could lead to premature spark plug wear, making repairs more expensive. For highway driving or cleaner areas, the official manual's 15,000 km recommendation might suffice, but safety comes first. I make it a habit to check the filter condition under the hood every six months – it takes just minutes. A new filter costs only around 100 yuan, far cheaper than engine repairs.
