Glossary / Engine

air cleaner

11 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

"...you have to pull over immediately and whip off the cover to the air cleaner. Okay. And look down there with a flashlight..."
#2614: The Sludgehammer The Best of Car Talk 07:53

"the tube that you see that you're talking about that goes from the air cleaner down to the engine, it's got a little loop in it."
Car Advice Do You Believe What The Dealer Says and More Under The Hood show 14:22