There’s more to a flter than meets the eye. The type of media substantially affects performance.
Clearing the air about flters The ins and outs of the components that keep vehicles running clean Compiled by Bob Weber
fltration products, which include flters for the engine, oil, cabin air and transmission.
The following article was written by Dan Pike, group executive, Filter Manufacturers Council (FMC) and vice president, membership and members services, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association.
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t’s time to clear the air about flters — those automotive components which keep your customers’ vehicles running clean. Here is a brief overview of motor vehicle
Filters: It’s what’s inside that counts Any discussion of motor vehicle flters begins with flter media — the material inside the flter which captures dirt and foreign particles. Filter manufacturers use many different types of media for various fuids and environmental extremes. The most common used flter media are cellulose-based and glass.
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