Replacing your cars standard air filter is an easy first modification for anyone. The air filter on your car basically stops all the mud, bugs and other crap off the road from entering the inlet-manifold thus filtering the incoming air. All filters will eventually get dirty and blocked, so it is important to replace your filter quite regularly to keep your engine breathing properly. With most aftermarket air filters you will get a cleaning kit so you don’t have to replace it, just keep it clean and they will last a good few years. When it comes to purchasing a replacement air filter there is a lot of choice.
Replacement air filters are widely available and most companies offer a specific one for pretty much every car out there. If you struggle to find one for your car there is always the universal option. There are different types of replacement air filter;
Panel Filters
panel filters are a straight replacement for your standard filter and will be situated in your air box, these filters are pretty much the same as your standard filter but made of superior materials, these work great and keep your engine breathing well but will need replacing at annual services.
Cone Filters/Induction Kits
Cone filters/Induction kits will replace your standard air filter and air box, these filters perform really well and bhp gains are possible from this type but not in every case so don’t get your hopes up too much (engine re-maps can help unlock any power gains from these filters). With fitting cone filters/induction kits you will often obtain a deep engine note on hard acceleration and this is one of the main reason for most people to replace the standard air filter because of the sporty sound your car will now produce.
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