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Most automobile owners are aware that a filter is used to capture and remove the dirty air particles from the outside air that leads into the engine combustion compartments. In the vehicles of today you have two commonly different types that are being used, paper and a K&N filter.

The paper filter is just that, a filter that is made out of paper products (in most cars). The K&N filter is made of a mesh with a cotton filter medium and coated with light oil to aid in the capture of the dirt particles. Both products work great when used in the proper context for which they are designed.

The Problem

Paper filters are designed to capture the dirt through the paper and can be plugged fairly quickly. It is advisable to check your air filter at least every 10,000 miles or so. When it becomes dirty you just replace it with a new one.

K&N filters are designed to capture the dirt just like a paper filter but do not become plugged as quickly. When they do, you just remove them, wash them out with a little soap and water, spread on a light oil and re-install. The problem is that the oil can cause problems in the newer cars today because of sensors placed between the filter and air intake. If the filter has too much oil applied it can get on the sensor, causing your engine light to come on. For most people this is a trip to the automobile mechanic to diagnose the problem.

Solution

If you car is a newer 90s or later, stay with the manufactures type of filter unless you are a backyard mechanic that really knows what he/she is doing. If you are using a K&N filter, do not over oil the filter and make sure to remove any excess.

Experience

I am one of those backyard mechanics that thought I knew what I was doing. About 6 months ago I put a K&N filter in my Izusu Rodeo (my wife's car) to save money on the cost of the paper filters. This last week my check engine came on and the reason, you guessed it; the oil from my air filter plugged the sensor going into the engines intake.

I have always used K&N filters on my vehicles to aid in the air flow to the engine and over the long haul reduce air filter costs. After the trip to the auto dealer to find out what caused the engine light to come on and being a little embarrassed, I just went back to paper on the Rodeo. I still use fibrous filters on my truck, motorcycles, and dune buggy.

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Save Time and Money With the Mercedes Benz Repair Manual

Mercedes Benz, or what people call today as either “Mercedes” or “Benz” is a German automobile car brand that has already become a status symbol for the rich and famous. A car like this would not be worth it if it has poor engine performance and a huge polluting capacity because of its emissions. The good news is that possible problems such as these can be prevented by the proper maintenance of your car parts. One good example could be your Mercedes Benz oxygen sensor.

The oxygen sensor is a small sensor inserted into the exhaust system of a petrol engine to measure the concentration of oxygen remaining in the exhaust gas to allow an electronic control unit (ECU) to control the efficiency of the combustion process in the engine.

To detect whether the air and gasoline mixture is too lean or too rich, the oxygen sensor is strategically located in the exhaust manifold. Simply put, the oxygen sensor is the primary measurement device for the fuel control computer in your car to know if the engine is too rich or too lean. The correct ratio of the air-fuel mixture is 14.7 to 1 in almost all types of vehicles.

There are two types of oxygen sensors. These are the single wire oxygen sensor and the heated oxygen sensor.

A properly functioning Mercedes Benz oxygen sensor helps in increasing fuel economy and in lowering exhaust emissions. Most importantly, it also helps in better performance of the engine and reducing air pollution.

Failure of your Mercedes Benz oxygen sensor can be attributed to several factors. One can be normal wearing out due to use and another may be the heavy use of leaded fuels. Among the signs of an oxygen sensor failure is the loss of power of the engine or the engine may not seem to respond quickly. Another possible sign that could suggest a failure is an increase amount of fuel consumption than the usual, even if your car has already undergone some tune-up processes.

When your Mercedes Benz oxygen sensor totally malfunctions and fails, your car will most probably have a very poor performance and you will end up wasting more money for more fuel consumption, not to mention the money you'll pay to repair further engine damages. These things happen because a malfunctioning oxygen sensor prevents your engine's computer from reading the correct air-fuel ratio.

To ensure a longer life for your Mercedes Benz oxygen sensor, you must consider at least four factors. One is good electrical connections since the sensor generates low currents. Second is the outside air supply since air must circulate to the internal portion of the sensor. Third is proper operating temperature. The ECU only recognizes sensor signals only when the temperature is already 316 C. Fourth is the use of leaded gasoline since common use of these can damage the oxygen sensor quickly.

Proper maintenance of your Mercedes Benz oxygen sensor includes using oxygen sensor safe gasket sealers only. It is also best for you to check any undercoating, antifreeze or oil on the outside surface of the sensor to provide sensor damage, but most of all, be sure to replace it when really needed.

Your Mercedes Benz is one of the best cars in the world. So why not give it the only the best maintenance in order for it to deliver its best performance.

About the Author

Dwyane Thomas is a part time cook and full-time auto-enthusiast. This 31-year old Civil and Environmental graduate is a consultant at one of the engineering firms in Pennsylvania.

I have a mercedes that will not start all the time. Dealer said the sensor was bad?

The dealer said the sensor for the on star was bad and they replaced that and the car started. They said that the sensor was killing the battery. I did not drive the car for one day and when I went to start it would not start nor would the key turn.

"OnStar" is a GM in-car communication system. GM does licence this to some other manufacturers but Mercedes is not one of them. The Benz communication system is called "Tele-Aid".

There are any number of systems or sensors that can cause a current draw and drain the battery.

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