Car air filters are not washable. The paper filter element is easy to rot after washing. You can blow it with compressed air, and replace the new air filter and air conditioner filter when the mileage is reached. It can be removed and tapped in the opposite direction to make some dust and larger particles fall off, then use compressed air to blow from the reverse direction, and finally use a small wire or the like to clean up the dirt stuck in the gap.
Location of car air filter:
1. Open the hood of the car and find the air filter box. Some boxes are fixed with screws, some are fixed with clips, and those fixed with screws need to be opened with a screwdriver;
2. It is fixed with a clip, and the clip can be opened directly. Take out the old filter element from the box. To prevent dust and other debris from falling in, block the air intake duct with a clean towel. The air filter is divided into a filter element and a casing, and the filter element undertakes the filtration of the gas;
3. It plays the role of filtering out dust and sand in the air, and ensures that sufficient and clean air enters the cylinder. However, the air in many places contains a lot of dust and sand, which will easily cause the air filter to be blocked, resulting in the engine being difficult to start, weak in acceleration, and unstable at idle speed;
4. Symptoms such as increased fuel consumption, at this time, it is necessary to replace the air filter. Replace with a new air filter element, fasten the clip or screw on the air filter box cover with a screwdriver. Alright, you're done! Then just put down the hood;
Here's how to replace the air filter:
1. Open the hood of the car and find the air filter box. Some boxes are fixed with screws, some are fixed with clips, and those fixed with screws need to be opened with a screwdriver;
2. It is fixed with a clip, and the clip can be opened directly. Take out the old filter element from the box. In order to prevent dust and other sundries from falling, block the intake duct with a clean towel;
3. Replace the new air filter element, fasten the clip or screw the air filter box cover with a screwdriver. Just drop the hood next.