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Your truck's air filter is, without a doubt, an essential part of your engine's respiratory system, since it's charged with preventing dust particles, dirt, and other pollutants present in the environment from entering it. That's why we at Auspen would like to share the best maintenance practices that can guarantee your filter system's proper operation. Are you ready?

1.- NEVER remove the air filter from its housing when inspecting it.

By doing so, you could contaminate the clean side with the dust and particles stored on the sealing surface.

2.- NEVER hit a filter when cleaning it.

The filter can be damaged upon impact, releasing dirt particles that could directly enter the engine and hinder its proper performance.

3.- Do not discard an engine filter just because it looks dirty.

Even if your filter looks dirty, it may still have a long service life. The best way to determine the condition of a filter is by measuring the system restriction with the engine operating at full load. Doing it this way will save you time and money.

4.- Never operate your equipment with a damaged evacuation valve.

The function of the valve is to expel the accumulated dust. If it gets damaged, airflow is restricted; this affects the two-stage filtration and prematurely saturates the filter, reducing its service life and generating unnecessary expenses.

5.- Never operate the system only with the safety filter.

Safety or secondary filters are designed to complement primary filtration and protect the system when the primary filter is replaced.

6.- Never wash or clean an air filter instead of replacing it.

Doing so can cause severe damage to your engine and also void the manufacturer's warranties.

Now that you know these simple tips, we’re sure you will get the most out of your truck's filtration system. Remember that at Auspen Heavy Duty & Truck Parts you will find the widest range of filters for all types of truck and heavy-load unit engines; we carry the best brands, including Fleetguard®, world leader in filtration systems. Follow us for more tips!