Air filters

Air filters Air filters provide a vital service to the functionality of the truck, though and shouldn’t be ignored.

An air filter for use on a truck includes a cylindrical side wall which is an integral part of or adapted to be mounted on a tank, such as the fuel tank.

Air is taken in through the side wall, passed over baffles for distributing it, and passed through the filter elements. After passing through the filter elements, the air is collected in a plenum which communicates with the outlet air conduit for delivering air to the engine.

The outlet air conduit passes through the front wall of the filter housing, and this front wall also includes a removable door which may be removed without having to take off either the inlet air conduit or the outlet air conduit. This makes easier access to the filter elements for maintenance purposes.

Here some tips about how to maintain air filters:
• Air filters should be replaced once a year, regardless of what they look like.

• Air filters are normally quite inexpensive. They are also easy to change yourself. Simply remove the old one and put the new one in. NO need to pay a dealership to perform this task.

• Some air filters are not only reusable, but they are also washable.

• When you are checking the oil to your truck, it might not be a bad idea to check the air filters at the same time. When you do this, you do not necessarily need to replace it, but instead you might just want to wash it off.
Likewise, you can also find filters with guarantees to stand up to any kind of damage that might befall other pieces of equipment. For example, some manufacturers will actually offer million-mile guarantees on the structure of their filters. That does not mean they won't get dirty, but it does mean the air filters should be able to stand up to the punishment they might receive.
Upgrading your air filter with performance accessories is the best way to get better gas mileage and improved horsepower from your truck. Stock air filters are made from paper, but aftermarket filters are made from gauze or foam.

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