Chevy Suburban Air Filters

Even though the surrounding air seems to be clean, in fact, it usually contains dust and various small particles. On the road, the flow of air may carry sand, dirt, and debris, and all of them can act as an abrasive inside the cylinders of your Chevy Suburban. The quantity of air consumed by the engine is high enough: the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio is around 14.7:1, which means a pound of fuel needs 14.7 pounds of air to burn completely. To make this air clean and free from harmful particles, an air filter is necessary.

There are generally two kinds of air filters: disposable and reusable. The former feature cellulose media that boast good filtering ability but can be somewhat restrictive if compared to the second type. Reusable or washable filters are typically made of special cloth that has a more open structure and creates less restriction, which allows for increasing performance by several percent. To compensate for the missing ability to trap microscopic particles, such a filter needs to be properly oiled each time you wash it. Besides, when choosing a filter, pay attention to its sealing: it has to be flexible and compatible with your system's configuration. A good assortment of Chevy Suburban air filters is available here.