Heavy Duty Air Filters

Changing the air filter in your vehicle is important for performance. Without a robust supply of air flowing freely into the engine, it won’t work. The air must be cleaned and filtered, though, so as to not damage the engine. As a truck barrels down the highway, it encounters billions of dust particles and airborne debris that can get sucked into the engine. Heavy-duty air filters keep that junk from getting in and damaging vital engine parts. As the air filter does its job and collects dust, it becomes clogged and less efficient. The air supply is slowly choked off and affects the performance of the engine. Read these benefits of changing your heavy-duty air filters regularly and protect your engine.

Better Fuel Efficiency

There is plenty of evidence that indicates changing air filters regularly will increase the efficiency of any engine. As the air flows in, it combines with the fuel to create combustion and move the pistons. If the air isn’t plentiful and clean, then the pistons have to work harder to move. Working harder means burning more fuel and being less efficient.

Reduced Emissions

As noted above if the filter is clogged and dirty, then the engine has to work harder to create the same amount of horsepower. If the engine isn’t working efficiently, then it’s creating more exhaust and emissions. A simple air filter change will increase efficiency and decrease emissions.

Extended Engine Life

Machines and engines have a finite amount of time that they will work. Even with the best maintenance, engines begin to wear down over time. Dirty air filters cause engines to work harder, and as they work harder, their life span shortens. Forcing an engine to work harder than necessary will cause excessive wear on all the internal parts and lead to an eventual breakdown.

Quick and Inexpensive

Changing a heavy-duty air filter is inexpensive and easy to do, especially when compared to an engine overhaul. You don’t need years of experience to change an air filter, just a few minutes. The owner’s manual of every vehicle on the road will tell you where the air filter is. Buy a replacement from TMS Solutions and pop it in.