Glossary / Engine

air cleaner

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The air cleaner keeps dirty dust out of the engine so it runs better and lasts longer.

Technical Definition

An air cleaner is a component that filters incoming air to the engine, removing dust and debris before it enters the combustion chamber.

Hear It Discussed

"Like it is. Yeah, it's a big air cleaner. It is. Air cleaner costs as much as it is."
An American at Monza, a Collection of Collections, and Wicked Snails Bring a Trailer Podcast 43:57

"And a couple of guys, it was a diesel truck. [661.9s] Oh, the fire. [663.9s] They get the thing started by taking off the air cleaner and lighting some papers on fire,"
#2648: Where's Fred? The Best of Car Talk 11:03

"...because we put the duct tape on and then put the lid on the air cleaner to protect it right well yeah..."
What's Under The Hood? Listen for 3 Minutes and Find Out! Under The Hood show 43:18