Do I Need a Performance Air Filter? | DIY Car Service Parts | Middlewich

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June, 2019

Do I Need a Performance Air Filter?

It’s time to replace your air filter, but you’re overwhelmed by the selection of filters available.

How do you know whether to opt for a standard or performance filter?

Difference between standard air filters and performance air filters | DIY Car Service Parts | Middlewich

The Difference Between Standard and Performance Air Filters 

Air filters offer two main measurable benefits:

  • Airflow
  • Particulate removal

Performance air filters remove contaminants as air passes into the engine. They also maximise airflow into the engine to allow a higher level of combustion.

Meanwhile, standard air filters typically focus on particulate removal to prevent contaminants from entering the engine. These filters restrict airflow more than performance filters to remove contaminants most effectively. However, in restricting airflow, these filters don’t offer the same level of combustion. Therefore, they don’t offer the same performance benefits.

Providing you select a quality brand, standard filters will effectively prevent particles from damaging your engine. Performance filters are more suited to drivers who want to achieve performance benefits – invest in one of these if you’re looking to increase horsepower.

Although performance filters offer benefits in terms of power, they don’t usually filter contaminants more effectively than high-quality standard air filters.

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    Choosing Your Air Filter

    Quality air filters (whether performance or standard) take longer to clog up than some of the most basic filters. They are long-lasting and durable. They are designed to keep your engine in ultimate condition.

    For advice on specific air filter types, read our blog post, ‘Which Air Filter Do You Need?’ 

    Whether you decide on a standard or performance air filter, quality is the most important factor.

    You can be reassured that DIY Car Service Parts only stock air filters from reliable manufacturers, guaranteeing unbeatable quality.

    To find all the air filters that will fit your vehicle, enter your number plate into our car lookup tool.

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