Basic servicing of the vehicle includes, among other things, changing the air filter. The filter is an automotive component that ensures that the engine receives the same volume of clean air into the intake and then into the combustion chamber at all times. If this filter is clogged or damaged, it can restrict airflow or even draw in more dirt, resulting in adverse effects on engine functionality. This can result in increased consumption, irregular operation or ultimately engine damage.
Paper, cotton or foam air filters.
Most production vehicles are equipped with a paper filter, which fulfils all the filtration needs of the vehicle, but does not allow as much air through as other sports filters due to its design and the limitations of the vehicle manufacturer. This filter has to be replaced with a new one at every service, which costs the vehicle owner's wallet a lot and is not environmentally good either.
For most vehicles, a cotton or foam filter can be purchased that will directly replace the paper filter without any further modification required.
Thanks to their structure, foam filters ensure perfect filtration of impurities while maintaining maximum air permeability. They are mostly used in dusty environments. Several manufacturers, such as Pipercross or Ramair, use different types of foam filter material on the filter liner in combination with a durable stainless steel skeleton and rubber, ensuring that no dust particles get into the engine. These filters ensure maximum vehicle performance within its setup, ideal throttle response, and a pleasing engine intake sound.
Cotton filters allow the largest amount of air through of the above while maintaining the same filtration properties as the stock, paper inserts. These filter types are used by the most well-known intake modifiers such as K&N, Simota. Most cotton filters come impregnated with an oil that traps even the finest dust particles and prevents them from entering the engine. Cotton stacked in various textures along with fine stainless steel weave ensures a solid filter form. The combination of these materials encased in a durable rubber sleeve ensures a leak-proof seal in the vehicle's original air box. Like the foam filters, the cotton filters ensure maximum airflow, quick throttle response and crisp intake sound.
Foam and cotton inserts can be used indefinitely or until the filter surface is physically damaged. Due to the possibility of impregnation and cleaning of these filters, you will maintain their maximum functionality even after several years of use, which saves not only the environment but also your money.
