Air Filter

Air is a not only vital for any life form on earth but also important for today’s state of the art diesel engines. An average Heavy Duty Diesel truck engine requires between 13,000 to 20,000 litres of air (459-706 cfm) to burn just one litre of fuel. However - this air is polluted and contains all kinds of contaminants such as fumes, dust, smog and other particles. Like temperature and humidity these particles are not always visible to the eye, but they are harmful to the engine. They diminish the purity of the air and can lead to severe damage of all engine components. Under normal highway conditions the air consumed in a 16 litre engine contains almost 20 kilogrammes (44 lbs) of dirt/ contaminants per 100,000 Kms (62,000 miles).

The air intake is a completely open system. Air Filters are essential for heavy-duty diesel engines and the air that these engines ‘breathe’ needs to be as clean as possible. The air quality will significantly impact the performance of a diesel engine. Plugged Air Filters reduce engine performance, create higher fuel consumption, increase exhaust fumes and are harmful to the environment.