Air Filter
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There are three filters that you have to be constantly on top of when it comes to your car. They are the oil, fuel and air filters in no particular order. Fortunately, changing them out is not that difficult of a prospect, but there can be some issues that pop up. This is definitely the case when it comes to air filters for a diesel engine.
The diesel car nearly disappeared for a while there. While diesel trucks were common, the viability of diesel cars started to really drop off to the point where even the diesel stalwart Mercedes moved away from them for the most part. This trend has swung 180 degrees. The big difference? The viability of diesel models that get tremendous gas mileage.
While diesel was dying out in North America, it was becoming very popular in Europe where fuel prices are astronomical. Brands such as BMW and Volkswagen kept improving their diesel products to the point mileage figures of 40 and 50 miles to the gallon were easily obtainable. As fuel prices exploded in North America, these same companies started looking to bring diesel vehicles into the country. This trend will continue as fuel prices begin to spike again when the economy turns around.
The new diesel cars run on the basic concept of the older versions. That being said, they are huge hogs not of fuel, but of air. They suck much more air in then your gasoline engine and the air moves directly into the chambers. This makes the air filter a much more critical component of the diesel engine. It needs to be kept clean as much as possible. This means more inspections and more replacements.
An odd problem comes up with diesel engines and air filter replacements from time-to-time. Somebody will remove their air filter while the engine is on. Hey, we all like to tinker around and experiment. With a diesel, however, this can be an incredibly expensive and brutal mistake. Why? Diesels are such air hogs that they will create massive suction pressures through the air filter pathway. If you take the filter out and something gets sucked down into the engine, you are in deep trouble. The stories of washers, clamp bolts, leaf stems and other items getting sucked in are legendary. The debris is going to cause havoc and most likely severely damage the engine.
You need to inspect and replace the air filter on your diesel engine fairly regularly. When you do, make sure you don't cause any bigger problems by leaving the engine running.
Dirk Gibson writes about car issues for DCJAutoParts.com - your online source for auto parts and accessories for your car.
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