How Often Should the Three Filters Be Replaced?
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The three filters refer to the air filter, oil filter, and fuel filter, each with different replacement intervals. First, the air filter should be replaced every 10,000 kilometers. Second, the oil filter needs to be replaced every 5,000 kilometers. Third, the fuel filter should be replaced every 20,000 kilometers. Air Filter: It ensures clean air enters the engine. The air contains suspended dust, primarily composed of silica, which is harder than metal. Installing an air filter reduces wear on components such as cylinders, pistons, and piston rings. Fuel Filter: It ensures clean fuel and prevents vapor lock. During storage, transportation, and refueling, impurities and moisture may mix into the gasoline. These impurities can enter the fuel supply system and engine cylinders, accelerating wear. The fuel must be filtered before entering the fuel pump to ensure the proper functioning of the fuel supply system. Oil Filter: It filters engine oil to ensure smooth engine operation and is the most critical among the three filters. During internal combustion engine use, mechanical impurities such as dust, metal shavings, and carbon deposits continuously mix into the oil. Additionally, oxidation from air and combustion byproducts causes the oil to gradually form sludge. The combination of mechanical impurities and sludge can clog oil passages, accelerating wear on moving parts.
