How often should the air filter of the Tiguan be replaced?
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According to the maintenance manual of the Tiguan, 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 formation of throttle sludge. The location of the air filter in a car depends on the intake system and the engine structure. It is usually located in the air filter housing on the engine 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 remove particulate impurities from the air, ensuring that a sufficient amount of 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 draws in a large amount of air. If the air is not filtered, airborne dust particles can enter 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, ensuring that sufficient and clean air enters the cylinders. Using a dirty air filter while driving can cause insufficient air intake into the engine, leading to incomplete fuel combustion. This results in unstable engine operation, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption. Therefore, it is essential to keep the air filter clean. The automobile air filter is a device that removes particulate impurities from the air. It consists of one or several filter components that clean the air. Its main function is to filter out harmful impurities from the air before it enters the cylinders, reducing early wear on the cylinders, pistons, piston rings, valves, and valve seats. Therefore, 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 the dust accumulation is minimal and the blockage is light, it can be cleaned by blowing compressed air from the inside out and reused. A heavily soiled air filter should be replaced promptly.
