The Importance of Air Filters for R.C. Cars (Part 2)
One need to clean the filters regularly but sometimes an overall replacement might also be necessary. Further, it is also important to know the finer aspects of cleaning an RC Nitro Engine’s air filter. Applying oil to the air filter in the right manner is also important. They require special air filter oil for the same. Once the air filter is purchased or cleaned properly it needs to be secured in the right manner in it proper place. Usually most of the air filters stay securely in their place where they are designed to be but one may need to know how put a troublesome one in the proper place. All along choosing a right filter for your model is also very important. For the best performance of your engine, making the right choice of air filter is equivocally important.
Cleaning air filters can save you money but one needs to make a choice sometimes for their replacement. Since they are not a very costly part of an RC vehicle one can easily opt for a replacement if maintenance is required too often. Although larger or better filter may cost more but it really depends upon the model you own. Foam air filters are the most commonly used air filters used in Nitro vehicles.
Air filters are as important to the engine, as the engine itself. Without an air filter, or without a clean one, your engine will quickly degrade in performance and become seriously damaged. Make it a part of your regular after-run routine, to clean or replace your nitro air filters.
