Can a broken air filter housing in a car cause the engine?
This can cause idling issues, poor driveability, and can certainly cause the CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Probably not—if the only function of the housing is to contain the air filter itself. However, some vehicles put the MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor in this housing.
What happens if your air filter is blocked?
At its worst the lack of air to the engine, should your filter be severely blocked, can actually cause the engine to misfire, which could create problems starting the car. If you have to make a number of attempts to start due to the rich fuel mix, then check the filter.
Is it worth it to change your air filter?
Replacing the air filter decreases this stress, and as a result lengthens your engine’s lifespan. Low cost – air filters are made to be replaced. You won’t be breaking the bank and the money spent on your filter will soon be repaid in lower fuel bills, thanks to a better running engine.
Can a MAF sensor be put in the air filter housing?
Probably not—if the only function of the housing is to contain the air filter itself. However, some vehicles put the MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor in this housing. The MAF sensor continuously tells the engine management computer how much air is being admitted to the engine.
This can cause idling issues, poor driveability, and can certainly cause the CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Probably not—if the only function of the housing is to contain the air filter itself. However, some vehicles put the MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor in this housing.
At its worst the lack of air to the engine, should your filter be severely blocked, can actually cause the engine to misfire, which could create problems starting the car. If you have to make a number of attempts to start due to the rich fuel mix, then check the filter.
Probably not—if the only function of the housing is to contain the air filter itself. However, some vehicles put the MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor in this housing. The MAF sensor continuously tells the engine management computer how much air is being admitted to the engine.
How can you tell if your air filter needs to be changed?
If your car seems to be doing fewer miles to the gallon – check the filter. If all the petrol in the piston doesn’t combust properly due to a lack of air flow from a partially blocked filter, it burns with a sooty black flame. You’ll see the results of this process all over the spark plugs, as similarly sooty marks.