OEM Air Cleaner Assemblies

The air cleaner assembly in your car, truck, SUV, or van is made up of an engine air filter and its housing. You'll usually find it above or beside the throttle body, though if you drive an older model it'll be situated near the carburetor. It has one purpose, and that's to keep airborne particulates from getting into the engine and damaging parts.

The air cleaner assembly can be made of paper, foam, cotton, or oil bath. Paper, the most common, delivers great filtering efficiency and has the benefit of being affordable -- so they're perfect for daily driving. Foam and cotton air cleaner assemblies are ideal for sports cars and performance models since they optimized airflow. Finally, an oil bath air cleaner assembly offers elevated air filtration, making it best when off-roading. This type features a sump that contains pools of oil and a coarse insert material such as mesh, foam, or fiber.

How to Recognize Air Cleaner Assembly Problems

No air cleaner assembly lasts forever, though. While you'll want to check your owner's manual for specific details, you can expect yours to serve for about 12,000 to 15,000 miles before you need to examine it for damage. Signs of trouble include:

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