Fuel Filter

• The fuel, contained in the fuel tank is sent by

the fuel pump to the carburetor through tubes
and hoses. Water, sand, dirt and other
impurities are removed from the fuel by the
fuel filter.
• The gasoline in the fuel tank enters the fuel
line and passes through a fuel filter through a
suction tube.
• The filtered fuel is then pumped to the
carburetor. The carburetor mixes the fuel with
fresh air in an appropriate ratio (air-fuel
mixture) which partially evaporates and
becomes a mist as it flows through the intake
manifold into the cylinders.
• Gasoline sometimes contains dirt and water. If
these foreign substances enter the carburetor,
they will clog small passages, jets, nozzles
inside the carburetor, causing engine
problems.
• A fuel filter is fitted between the fuel tank and fuel
pump to remove these foreign substances from
the fuel.
• The filter element
decreases the fuel
speed and traps
water, sand and
other foreign
substances that are
heavier than
gasoline. The sink to
the bottom of the
filter.
• Lighter foreign substances are trapped by the
element. Fuel filters cannot be disassembled;
they are disposable and must be replaced as a
unit.
• A clogged fuel filter increases the fuel line
resistance. This means that a large amount of
gasoline will not be supplied to the carburetor
when it is needed by the engine at high
speeds or under large loads.
 Air
Cleaner
• Fresh air naturally contains dust. If dust
enters the cylinders with intake air, it will wear
out the cylinders and contaminate the
lubricating oil. Engine life will be shortened as
a result.
• Therefore, dust must be removed from the
intake air before it reaches the cylinder.
• Air cleaners must be checked and cleaned or
replaced regularly because the element will
gradually become clogged with dust and will
not provide enough air to the engine, causing
a power drop.
• Air cleaners or filters
that are not due for
change can be
cleaned by blowing
compressed air into
them.
 Replacing the Air Filter
• Changing air filter
should be part of any
major tune-up, but if
you drive on dirty
roads or on dusty
conditions, you will
need to replace it
more frequently.
• Change your car’s air filter every 40,000
kilometers or as often as needed depending
on its condition upon inspection.
• Locate the air filter, usually found on top of
the engine.
• On cars with carburetor, it is a round piece of
metal about the size of a medium pizza.
• For fuel-injected cars, you will find a square or
rectangular air filter housing that maybe off
the side of the engine.
• Unscrew or unclamp the top cover of air filter
housing.
• Lift out the air filter.
• Blow compressed air through the air filter to
remove dust particles.
• Replace the filter with a new filter.
 Points to Remember
• The air filter plays a vital role in air/fuel
mixture. Clean air ensures for better
combustion of fuel and a smooth working
engine.
• Changing air filter is part of any major tune-
up.