What is an Air Filter?
Air filters are vehicle components that are designed to prevent abrasive particles from entering car engine cylinders. They help to minimize wear and tear on your vehicle’s engine. They range in size and shape and are designed to fit your vehicle application. Air filters are most commonly a panel shape. The primary component of an air filter is the material or media that is surrounded by gasket material. Some filters are supported with wire mesh across the face of the material.