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AIR FILTERS

Air filters are designed to protect the engine against dirt and dust entering it along with the air supply.

Air dust content and the particle size distribution vary widely and depend on climatic conditions, soil type, road conditions, traffic intensity, etc. The abrasive properties of dust depend mainly on its mineralogical properties and the percentage of quartz and corundum particles in it, which have higher hardness and cause the most intense wear of engine parts.

Quartz is the most common mineral in nature, and it is significantly superior in hardness to the base metals used in engine construction. Therefore, it is entirely justified that special attention should be paid to the quality of filter cells used for air purification and protection of the engine against direct penetration of abrasive particles of road dust into it.

AIR FILTER DESIGN

Air filters for passenger cars are now most commonly produced as a flat panel whith the filter cell placed inside.

The key cell of an air filter is the filtering material. The filtering material is placed in pleats to increase the working area. The more pleats in the filter, the better the throughput and dust holding capacity. The filter is complemented by stiffening ribs, which prevent deformation of the screen in case of a powerful air flow at high engine speeds.

The filter is securely fixed in its enclosure using a special polyurethane seal, which prevents air from passing past the filter cell.

TOTACHI AIR FILTER TYPES:

Filter made of synthetic, thermoformed material

It is installed on modern cars (it all depends on the requirements of the car manufacturer)

Filter with polyurethane enclosure

Available with synthetic materials and cellulose ones; the most common type of air filters

Filter with polypropylene enclosure

An older type of filter with the same materials as the filter with PU frame

Filter with additional moisture protection

Relatively recently developed, and designed for use in harsh climatic conditions

Each type of TOTACHI air filters is created for a specific engine type, taking into account its performance characteristics, maintenance intervals and location under the hood. TOTACHI air filters buld-up minimal resistance to air flow in the intake tract and foster fuel combustion. Thanks to the unique performance properties, TOTACHI® air filters feature a high filtration rate and extend the intervals between filter replacements.

TOTACHI air filter pros:

The filter cell provides 99% filtering and extends the service life of the engine;
Unique materials with maximum absorption capacity;
High-quality hermetic seal that resists external climatic influences;
Improved fuel efficiency

FILTERS COMPARISON

CONVENTIONAL AIR FILTERS VS. TOTACHI FILTERS:

TOTACHI air filters employ only high quality airtight seal

Conventional air filter

Rigid sealing frame, burrs: loose fit in the air filter enclosure, which entails air leaks bypassing the air filter.

TOTACHI air filter.

Tight fit of the enclosure without air leaks.

TOTACHI air filters have additional stiffeners

Conventional air filter

No or a small number of stiffeners: deformed filter enclosure, ruptures of the filter material, leakage of unfiltered air flow.

TOTACHI air filter.

Additional stiffening rib to strengthen the structure.

TOTACHI air filters enjoy increased filter surface area

Conventional air filter

Small filter surface area: the filter will quickly lose its throughput

TOTACHI air filter.

More screens providing greater throughput.

High-quality material placement in TOTACHI air filters

Regular air filter

There may be deformation of the filter curtains, which will lead to rupture of the filter material.

TOTACHI air filter.

Always high-quality pleats, helping to maintain the integrity of the structure.

All TOTACHI air filters are heat treated

Conventional air filter

No heat treatment: moisture is quickly absorbed. Filter screens stick together, tear, and the air filter quickly fails.

TOTACHI air filter.

Heat treatment prevents the accumulation of moisture on the filter surface.

When is it necessary to replace the air filter?

The frequency of replacing the air filter is specified in the vehicle’s service book.
But if the car is operated in adverse weather conditions, then it is better to replace the filter more frequently.

It is still OK!!! I'll just purge it with air, and it will be like new!

Many car owners, trying to save money, resort to various tricks:

Purging the filter with compressed air: this way you can get rid of only surface dirt; all other dirt parts will remain in the filter material.
Rinsing or even washing the air filter: the synthetic material will lose its filtering properties, and the cellulose material may simply rupture.

A dirty filter always reduces the air flow capacity, and the engine will have to spend additional energy on air intake, which will contribute to increased fuel consumption. Therefore, replace filters regularly!

Choose TOTACHI air filters for your car!