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How does a two-stage air filter work?
When used in the appropriate housing, incoming air is directed to the top of the fins.  The fins cause a swirling motion of the air and send large particles of dirt to collection area.  Smaller particles of dirt follow air to the pleated paper media and are trapped there.  Some housings are equipped with a vaculator and automatically eject dirt from the collection area.

Some housings use a safety or inner element for extreme conditions.  The main purpose of the inner element is to prevent dirt from entering the engine when servicing the primary element.  The inner element should be replaced every third primary replacement under normal conditions.  Do not clean inner elements, they should be replaced when they get dirty.

 

The DO'S and DONT'S of Air Filter Service!
Always do this:
  • Remove the old element as gently as possible.
  • Clean the inside of the housing carefully.
  • Clean the gasket sealing surfaces of the housing.
  • Check for uneven dirt patterns on your old element.
  • Press your fresh gasket to see if it springs back.
  • Make sure the gasket is seating properly
  • Check connections and ducts for air tight fit
  • Check inner element.
 DON'T DO THIS:
  • Don't remove element for inspection only.
  • Never rap an element to clean it, only to destroy it.
  • Never judge your elements' life by looking at it.
  • Never leave an air cleaner open longer than necessary
  • Don't overlook a worn or damaged gasket in the housing
  • Don't use a dented filter element.
  • Never use a warped cover on a housing.
  • Never substitute an incorrect element model number

News
- HELP WANTED:Parts and service departments, Stop by the counter and fill out an application.

- Wix has a very simple filter numbering system, 50000 series for oil filters, 40000 series for air filters 30000 series for fuel filters, 20000 series for specialty filters, and 10000 series for gaskets.

- WIX air filters use an innovative silicone gasket for a tighter, longer lasting seal as compared to the sponge rubber seals used by other manufacturers.

The Cayuga County BOCES FFA chapter has received over $600 for participating in the annual WIX FFA box top fund raising program.  You can support your local FFA chapter by saving WIX Filter box tops and donating them to FFA students.  Students recieve a $.25 rebate for every box top that they collect.

Filter1 is proud to support such programs for our youth and would like to thank those of you who do also.

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