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    ENGINE AIR What you need to know about cleaning air filters

    Cleaning and reusing engine air filters is a risky practice that can

    FILTRATION
    dramatically increase your owning and operating costs. Data shows the
    process of cleaning your air filter causes damage. Although the damage is
    not visible to the bare eye, it significantly reduces how effective the filter
    is at capturing harmful contaminates.

    Damage Caused by Cleaning


    New Filter Used Filter, Not Cleaned Used Filter, Cleaned

    Microscope images
    of filter media show
    cleaned filter has

    46%
    Less Fine
    Fiber Media Filter media ready Filter media Much of the filter media has been damaged
    to do the job working properly leaving gaps for debris to enter

    Effect of Cleaning on Piston Ring Life The Outcome of Cleaning


    Cleaning your air filter damages your air filter:
    Piston 69 % Using a filter that has been cleaned
    every other change interval
    §§ More abrasive particles enter your engine
    Ring
    §§ Wear to internal engine components is accelerated
    Life 100% Using a new filter every change interval
    §§ Rebuild cycles are shortened

    §§ Cleaned filters were blown out using 30 psi of compressed air §§ Downtime increases
    (considered to be less severe than many alternative processes §§ Productivity decreases
    used to clean filters).
    §§ Maintenance & overall
    §§ Utilizing a filter that has been cleaned every other change costs increase
    interval results in 31% More Wear to Piston Rings
    Want More Information Cost to Clean
    Annualized Cost Example* (USD)

    on Air Filter Cleaning? $


    197

    $
    395

    $
    7,905
    $
    5,455

    New New New New New Cleaned New Cleaned

    50% 45% 39%


    COST DECREASE
    IN FILTERS
    COST INCREASE
    IN REBUILDS
    = TOTAL COST
    INCREASE

    CAT DEALERS DEFINE WORLD-CLASS


    PRODUCT SUPPORT.
    We offer you the right parts and service
    solutions, when and where you need them.
    The Cat dealer network of highly trained
    experts keeps your entire fleet up and
    running to maximize your equipment investment.

    www.cat.com

    PEDJ0400-01
    © 2019 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective
    logos, “Caterpillar Yellow”, the “Power Edge” and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress as well as corporate
    and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

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