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It will greatly reduce the fuel economy for your car. The dirty air filter restricts air flow, so when it is combined with the gas, it's mostly gas-rich. It's fairly cheap and simple to replace, so this is something you should do yearly.
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Why is your lawn mower reving?
Most likely revving due to a dirty/clogged air filter.
Why does your ac keep freezing up?
the indoor unit will freeze when there is low air flow due to a dirty filter,dirty coil, fan not spinning, or the a/c unit could be low on refrigerant charge.
Why would the check engine light come on after you change the fuel filter on a 2007 ford focus?
because the computer is delivery to much fuel due to the dirty filter needing more pressure to run the car
Why does you car give off a smell of burnt oil through the heater?
your burning grease off the block most likely due to your engine overheating. look at your engine and see if its dirty if so clean it also change your cabin air filter that helps to.
Why does my cooling fan not kick on when the car heats up?
The cooling fan may not kick when the car heats up due to dirty filters. Another reason can be a bad air pocket around the thermostat.
What causes the service engine soon light on a 99 Chevy Blazer?
Sometimes it comes on when you have to replace your air filter due to it being dirty. It will also come on when the gas cap is not tightened or needs to be replaced.
What are the causes of surging?
Engine surging is usually due to insufficient fuel supply. Probable causes could be an air leak in the fuel system, or possibly a dirty fuel filter, causing fuel restriction.
What is a service g on an e320 Mercedes?
Service G on an e320 Mercedes car means your car is due for service. This includes oil change, air filter replacement, and various fluid inspections.
Why does my 99 Dodge Ram 1500 feels like it loses power and is going to stall when you shift to drive then goes away if I give it gas?
The engine may not initially get enough power due to a dirty air filter. The fuel filter can also cause the same problem.
My Murray 3.5 hp mower cuts off right away?
When an engine dies a few moments after it starts. it is usually due to lack of or too much fuel. Look for a dirty/clogged filter (fuel and air).
How do you adjust air to fuel ratio on 1997 club car golf cart?
Most of these can not be adjusted, if the mixture is wrong it is probably due to the carburetor being dirty and requiring a tear down and cleaning.
Does an air filter effect bsfc of a gasoline engine?
yes . There is more vacuum created due to clogged air filter .Clogged air filters make the engine work harder to suck the air they need .So,BSFC will get lower if the air filter gets clogged.
