How often should the Magotan air filter be replaced?
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According to the maintenance manual of the Magotan, the air filter should generally be replaced every 10,000 to 25,000 kilometers or every other maintenance interval. If the driving environment is poor, it is recommended to clean the air filter every 5,000 kilometers to reduce the formation of throttle sludge. The position of the air filter element in a car depends on the intake form and the engine structure. 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. 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 in the air, ensuring that sufficient clean air enters the cylinders and preventing floating dust from being sucked into the engine, which would 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, cars, agricultural vehicles, laboratories, sterile operating rooms, and various precision operating rooms. During operation, the engine sucks in 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 cleaner is installed in front of the carburetor or intake pipe to filter out dust and sand particles from the air, ensuring sufficient and clean air enters the cylinders. A dirty air filter: 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 air filter is a device that removes particulate impurities from the air. It consists of one or several air-cleaning filter components. Its main function is to filter out harmful impurities from the air entering the cylinders to reduce early wear on 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 filter. Notes about the air filter: An air filter that has been in use for some time is more efficient than a new one. This is because the impurities already adsorbed by the filter help it capture more tiny dust particles. A seemingly dirty air filter does not necessarily mean it is no longer functioning properly. The driving time or mileage of the vehicle is only a reference. Whether to replace the filter depends on the actual situation, such as whether it can no longer allow sufficient air to pass through. The air filter must ensure that it filters out impurities from the air while allowing enough air to enter the engine.
I've been driving a Magotan for several years, and changing the air filter depends on driving habits and environment. I usually replace it every 15,000 kilometers or once a year since city driving is relatively cleaner. But if you often drive on rural dirt roads with lots of dust, it's safer to shorten the interval to 10,000 kilometers. Changing the filter is simple and can be done yourself: open the hood, locate the air filter box (usually in the upper left corner), unscrew the bolts, take out the old filter to check how dirty it is, and replace it with a new one. It doesn’t cost much—an OEM filter is only around a hundred yuan. Don’t delay too long; a clogged filter restricts airflow, causing the engine to suck in dust, leading to carbon buildup, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption. Fixing these issues later will cost you more. Develop a habit of regular checks—have a technician inspect it during maintenance or check it yourself every six months for peace of mind and safety.
