PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-595
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 595
JUNE 2002
PS 595
PS 595
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If your vehicle does not
have an air restriction
indicator, your engine will
let you know when the
element is clogged. You’ll
notice poor acceleration,
lower power output or
heavy black smoke from
the exhaust.
M
ake sure your air induction system—hoses, inlets, outlets, filter elements—is in
good condition from the get-go.
Cracks, tears, holes and loose clamps let sand and dust get into engines.
Clean air filter elements
often to keep engine per-
formance high. Keep a
close eye on the air
restriction indicator,
if
your vehicle has one.
Once it turns red,
stop!
If
you see
red…
…check air
filter element
Tap
element
with your
hand
Take out the
filter element
and
tap
it to
knock out
most dirt.
No restriction
indicator?
Look for black
smoke or
poor engine
performance
Use low-pressure
air…
…or wash
element
JUNE 02
We're your
first line
of
defense in the
war against
sand and dust!
If
that
doesn’t free
up the element,
your mechanic
needs to wash
or replace the
element.
Don’t
bang it
against anything
hard because
you’ll bend its
sealing edge or
crush it.
Wheeled Vehicles…
An air hose
will blow away
stubborn dirt,
but use
no
more
than
30 psi.
595. 10-13 (C)
4/27/02
11:48 AM
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