Whether it be your car or the leaf blower you use while maintaining your lawn, every combustion engine requires the use of an air filter. These simple things play a major role in the performance and reliability of all engines. To be brief, a combustion engine requires three things in order to run: fuel, spark, and air. The quality of the air that is ingested by the engine plays a significant role in the life of the engine. If the engine continually ingests dirt or debris due to a dirty air filter the engine will be a victim of premature wear. The particles that enter the engine mix with the internal parts and wear the parts. Over time even the smallest amounts of dirt can cause serious permanent damage often resulting in costly repairs. Therefore, it is important to do proper maintenance in order to protect your investment. So you may be wondering how to properly clean an air filter? The following instructions are intended to outline step by step the proper way to service a motorcycle air filter, how ever it will be the same for most air filters.

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