Car's Racor Filter Care Tips
February 17,2022
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There are many series of fuel filters, you may have selected the popular racor 2020pm, racor 2010pm, and other series here. If you are a novice, this article is very necessary to understand before you buy. Regular maintenance of them is even more important if you have already purchased them.
What is a fuel filter?
Fuel filters can filter out moisture and harmful particles in the engine fuel gas system of various vehicles, thereby preventing wear and blockage of piston rings, fuel pump nozzles, etc.
The vehicle will cause a lot of dust and solid impurities in the process, which is easy to block the system. The fuel filter can help remove these impurities, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the engine.
Diesel fuel that is precipitated and filtered before being added to the diesel sump is clean. However, during the refueling process, the diesel will be contaminated due to factors such as refueling tools, refueling environment and unclean fuel tank ports.
During the operation of the diesel engine, impurities are deposited in the fuel system.
Suspension in the air can also contaminate diesel, so a diesel filter on your car is essential, not to mention not necessarily cleaning diesel before adding it to the tank.
How to care for the filter?
Strainer
- The filter element is composed of filter frame and stainless steel wire mesh. Stainless steel wire mesh is a vulnerable part and needs special protection;
- Impurities will be deposited in the filter element, and it is necessary to remove the impurities in the filter element in time.
- When cleaning impurities, please ensure that the stainless steel wire mesh on the filter element is not deformed or damaged. Otherwise, if the filter is installed again, the purity of the filter medium will not meet the design requirements, and it will affect the compressor, pump, instrument and other equipment. This will be very troublesome.
- If the stainless steel wire mesh is deformed or damaged, it needs to be replaced immediately.
Precision filter
- The filter element is the core part. But the filter element is made of special material, which is easy to be damaged, we need special protection;
- After the precision filter works for a period of time, the filter element will contain a certain amount of impurities. At this point, the pressure drop will increase and the flow will decrease. The impurities in the filter must be removed in time and the filter element cleaned;
- When removing impurities, please pay special attention to the precision filter element, which must not be deformed or damaged. Same as the coarse filter method.
- Some precision filter elements cannot be reused, such as bag filter elements, polypropylene filter elements, etc.;
- Immediately replace the deformed or damaged filter element.
If these repair tips don't help you, consider getting a new one. If you prefer the racor series, we also have pre diesel fuel filter,hino 300 air filter,cabin filter for truck, we have a wide selection. If you need it, please get a free quote through the contact form at the bottom.