Air Filters, Oil Filters & Fuel Filters for Your Tractor

AIR FILTERS

As with any other working vehicle part, an engine air filter needs changing over time to keep the engine running at peak performance. For working tractors this is particularity important as your driving environment is engulfed in debris and particles.  If you own a show tractor you will still need to check the filter at regular intervals as over time air filters can become brittle.

Air filters are designed to prevent debris from entering the engine's cylinders, where it would cause mechanical wear to your tractor and oil contamination. Without an air filter in place, the engine may also be sucking dirt and debris in at the same time. This can cause damage to internal engine parts, such as valves, pistons and cylinder walls. An engine combines air and fuel in the combustion chamber to create power. The air filter must allow enough air to reach the engine so it can perform effectively. Air filters are usually made of fibrous or porous material. Over time, the air filter can become dirty and clogged, and the lack of air can affect the engines power where it is having to work harder to draw in air. 

How do I know when my air filter needs changing?:

1. Reduced fuel economy
2. Misfiring engine.
3. Unusual engine sounds.
4. Check Engine Light comes on
5. Air filter appears dirty.
6. Reduced horsepower.
7. Black sooty smoke or flames exiting the exhaust. 
8. Smell of fuel when starting the tractor.

FUEL FILTERS

Clogged fuel filters can often present the same issues. The fuel filter removes dirt and other abrasive particles that can clog your fuel injectors and cause damage to the surfaces of your engine. An overall lack or engine power  can be due to a lack of fuel getting to the injectors; if the fuel filter is clogged, the flow of fuel will be reduced or even stopped. The filter should be cleaned or replaced. A clogged fuel filter will cause your tractor to struggle while starting. A severely dirty or clogged fuel filter can cause the tractor to experience misfires, a decrease in power and acceleration, and even stalling - particularly on an incline. 

HYDRAULIC OIL FILTERS

A hydraulic filter helps to remove these particles and clean the oil on a continuous basis. The performance for every hydraulic filter is measured by its contamination removal efficiency, i.e. high dirt-holding capacities. Almost every hydraulic system contains more than one hydraulic filter. Oil filters play such an important role in ensuring that all oil that is being transferred through the engine is of good quality. If any abrasive particles get into the oil, the engine's parts can become excessively worn. It is recommended to change your oil filter every time you change your oil, this will help keep your engine performing at it's best.

At Anglo Agriparts we stock a range of filters for your make and model of tractor