How Often Should the Oil-Water Separator Be Replaced?
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Oil-water separators are generally replaced every 10,000 kilometers, but this depends on the quality of the fuel. There is no precise or standard answer. An automotive oil-water separator is an instrument designed to separate oil from water. Mechanically, it is mainly divided into oil-water separators that remove water from oil and those that remove oil from water. In terms of application, it can be categorized into industrial-grade, commercial, and household oil-water separators. Based on the separation principle, there are membrane filtration oil-water separators, oil-water separators using oleophilic materials, passive oil-water separators that rely on density differences for layering, and demulsifying oil-water separators that utilize chemical effects. Functions of automotive oil-water separators: The oil-water separator primarily removes impurities and water based on the density difference between water and fuel, using the principle of gravity sedimentation. It also includes internal components such as diffusion cones and filter screens for separation. Additionally, the oil-water separator has other functions, such as preheating the fuel to prevent wax formation and filtering impurities. As a type of fuel filter, the automotive oil-water separator mainly removes water from diesel to reduce injector failures and extend the engine's service life.
