{"id":6917,"date":"2023-12-15T05:38:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T05:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interfil.com\/\/?p=6917"},"modified":"2024-07-31T08:53:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T08:53:54","slug":"what-happens-to-an-engine-when-the-air-filter-allows-unfiltered-air-to-enter-the-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interfil.com\/en\/resources\/articles\/what-happens-to-an-engine-when-the-air-filter-allows-unfiltered-air-to-enter-the-engine\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens To An Engine When The Air Filter Allows Unfiltered Air To Enter The Engine?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6917\" class=\"elementor elementor-6917\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d380b5 homepage-blog-main-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d380b5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0bc728\" data-id=\"e0bc728\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a7474 blog-main-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26a7474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Happens To An Engine When The Air Filter Allows Unfiltered Air To Enter The Engine?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7739b58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7739b58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/interfil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/What-Happens-To-An-Engine-When-The-Air-Filter-Allows-Unfiltered-Air-To-Enter-The-Engine-1020x675-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6919\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/interfil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/What-Happens-To-An-Engine-When-The-Air-Filter-Allows-Unfiltered-Air-To-Enter-The-Engine-1020x675-1.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/interfil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/What-Happens-To-An-Engine-When-The-Air-Filter-Allows-Unfiltered-Air-To-Enter-The-Engine-1020x675-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/interfil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/What-Happens-To-An-Engine-When-The-Air-Filter-Allows-Unfiltered-Air-To-Enter-The-Engine-1020x675-1-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-621024c blog-texteditor elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"621024c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe air filter keeps dirt and debris from entering the engine. Most air filters are made from a combination of paper and synthetic fibers that trap harmful particles. Without a functional air filter, dirt and debris can sneak into the engine, which can have a number of costly consequences.\n<br><br>\n<strong>Air filter performance<\/strong>\n<br><br>\nMost air filters trap particles that are 5 to 6 microns or larger in size. They also trap 80 to 90% of particles that are as small as a couple microns in size. Some higher quality filters, such as those from Premium Guard, filter up to 99% of contaminants. These filters keep even more harmful impurities out of your vehicle\u2019s engine.\n<br><br>\n<strong>What happens to an engine without a functional air filter?<\/strong>\n<br><br>\nIncorrect filter installation or installing the wrong filter can leave your engine open to dirt and debris. When the engine\u2019s air intake is not completely covered by a filtering element, extensive damage can occur. Here are common examples:\n<br><br>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Turbocharger damage: Air filters are particularly important to turbocharged engines. The turbocharger forces pressurized air into the engine for increased performance. One side of the turbocharger, the impeller side, is connected to the engine\u2019s air intake. Without a functional air filter, dirt and debris can easily enter the turbocharger, causing extreme damage. To make things worse, metal from the failed turbocharger can find its way into the engine, circulating throughout the system. This can result in complete engine failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><br>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Internal engine damage: As the piston moves down in the engine, air gets sucked in. This happens during the engine\u2019s intake stroke. Without an air filter in place, the engine may also be sucking dirt and debris in at the same time. This can cause damage to internal engine parts, such as valves, pistons and cylinder walls. The result is excessive oil consumption, poor engine performance, and eventually engine failure.\nIn some cases, a severely restricted filter can also allow contaminants to enter the turbocharger and engine. This is because the engine has to work harder to pull in enough air. The result is a vacuum effect that pulls dirt and debris into the engine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>The best way to defend your engine against dirt and debris<\/strong>\n<br><br>\nA well-maintained air filter is the best way to protect your engine from dirt and debris. Not all air filters are created equal; it\u2019s important to get a quality air filter designed to fit your particular vehicle. High-quality air filters will filter out more contaminants and will fit your engine\u2019s air intake better.\n<br><br>\nAir filters should be changed on a regular basis to avoid contaminant built up. Premium Guard makes the highest quality automotive air filters, designed to protect your engine for up to 12,000 miles with 99% efficiency.\n<br><br>\n<strong>Cheap insurance<\/strong>\n<br><br>\nReplacing your air filter on a regular basis is cheap insurance against engine damage. 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