What are the consequences of not replacing the gasoline filter?
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Not replacing the gasoline filter can lead to reduced fuel supply pressure and insufficient fuel supply, resulting in decreased engine power, difficulties in starting, idle shaking, and weak acceleration. Gasoline filters are categorized into: diesel filters, gasoline filters, and natural filters. The function of a fuel filter is to remove harmful particles and moisture from the engine fuel system, protecting the fuel pump, injectors, cylinder liners, and piston rings from excessive wear, preventing blockages, and eliminating solid impurities such as iron oxide and dust contained in the fuel, thereby reducing mechanical wear and ensuring stable engine operation. The fuel filter is located in: 1. the fuel tank; 2. the fuel pipe connection point on the vehicle's chassis.
You've come to the right person asking me this. I remember the first time I encountered this issue—the car was running fine when suddenly the engine started gasping, like someone choking your throat while you're jogging. When the fuel filter gets clogged with impurities, the entire vehicle becomes sluggish: stepping on the gas pedal gives no power, the engine shakes violently once the speed hits 60 km/h, and fuel consumption inexplicably spikes by 30%. The worst part is the fuel pump suffers the most—it has to work extra hard to draw fuel, and I've seen several cars where it burned out completely. The most critical issue is the gunk clogging the fuel injectors, coating the spark plugs with carbon deposits, leading to repairs that easily cost thousands. Now, during every maintenance session, I make sure the mechanic replaces the filter—saving small money often leads to big trouble.
