The internal combustion engine (ICE) air filter is an essential component that protects the engine by filtering out impurities such as dust, dirt, and debris from the air entering the engine. It also manages air flow, which is crucial for enhancing engine performance.
When we talk about the importance of any automotive filter, it’s usually in the context of the physical protection that the filter provides, whether it be for the occupants of the vehicle or the engine. And make no mistake, the level of physical engine protection that the air filter provides is very important as the primary function of the filter, but it’s not all that matters anymore.