Top 10 Air Filter Companies

TOP 10 best air filters

10 big filter

It is no secret that a domestic manufacturer primarily focuses on the domestic market, and only having achieved success, it enters the international level. The Big filter company has been familiar to the consumer for a long time (since 1988) and is known not only in the CIS countries, but also far beyond the borders of the Commonwealth. An undoubted attribute of the conquest of the automotive consumables market is the quality of products, a wide range of models (about 1300 items) and an attractive price. All these characteristics are completely true for Big filter air filters.

The range covers a huge number of car models - from domestic carbureted "classics" to modern foreign cars. Moreover, the latest equipment allows you to set up the release of new models in a short time, which happens almost every month. The international certification of the manufacturer allows you to have no doubts about the quality of the assembly - it is one of the best in Russia. This is confirmed by the supply of filter elements to conveyors not only of domestic car brands, but also of automakers in the USA, Israel, Turkey, the European Union and other countries.

9 TSN (Citron)

This manufacturer produces products of quite acceptable quality, the cost of which is sometimes several times lower than analogues.At the same time, on the market, under the guise of a TSN air filter, you can easily buy a fake, the quality of which will be many times worse. It is these filters that cause negative reviews. For a budget class car, this is the most suitable consumable. He is quite conscientiously ready to serve about 15-20 thousand kilometers in urban or highway operation. Off-road, its resource drops sharply, and already after 7-8 thousand, replacement may be required.

The filter element is made of special paper, which determines the affordable cost of the products of this company. For original car air filters, the fit size corresponds to the model, it is installed tightly thanks to a soft polyurethane seal. Legibility in raw material suppliers and modern equipment allows the manufacturer not to worry about their position in the market - the demand for air filters is constantly growing, and the best price offer on the market has undeniable advantages compared to its closest competitors.

8 Bosch

The Bosch concern could not stand aside from the automotive materials market - along with other products in this segment, there are also air filters. Their distinctive feature is reliable sealing elements made of polyurethane, which provide a snug fit and the absence of air leakage into the engine, bypassing the corrugation. Throughout the entire service life, the high throughput of Bosch air filters is maintained.

If anyone does not know, then these products are produced, among other things, at the factories of such popular brands as Mahle and Mann-Filter, and, accordingly, are in no way inferior to them in terms of quality and properties of filter elements.But with regards to cost, Bosch has significant advantages, although it looks expensive compared to other brands. Original products (there are also fakes on the market) perfectly match the model sizes, and serve reliably, retaining their properties throughout the entire operational period.

7 Sakura

Air filters from the manufacturer Sakura are more designed for medium and premium cars, which is clearly reflected in the cost of the product. The cleaning element is made of prepared cellulose and has the tightest "accordion" packing among all the rating participants. This made it possible to significantly increase the throughput of the filter, which had a positive effect on its performance. A high-quality seal securely fixes the filter cartridge in the installation cassette, excluding the suction of dirty air.

The dimensions fully correspond to the model, and in case of a mismatch with the seat in the car, there is no doubt that you have a fake in front of you, the properties of which are far from the original. The company's products are distinguished by their quality of workmanship and reliability in operation - breakdowns or ruptures of filter elements have not been recorded over the entire period of use, and the manufacturer has been on the market since 1973. At the same time, the range of automotive filters produced is huge, and covers almost the entire global fleet.

6 CHAMPION

The manufacturer, having long abandoned the use of cellulose as a filter element, produces air filters, the curtains of which are made of synthetic fiber.In addition to the excellent ability to trap the smallest suspended dust particles in the air, the synthetic canvas is resistant to ignition and does not support the combustion process. CHAMPION consumables confidently work out 10-15 thousand km in the city. Safe use is not the only advantage of this company's air filters.

Constantly growing demand in the domestic market determines both high filtering characteristics, as well as workmanship - the filter is reliable and resistant to stress (practically does not break during operation, unlike devices with a cellulose element). CHAMPION air purifier models are fully sized for their seats, they are installed tightly, without distortions and gaps. The fact that behind them there will not even be a hint of dust and dirt is not in doubt by a huge number of users who have repeatedly chosen this particular brand of filters for their cars.

5 Fram

Air filters from this manufacturer are reasonably considered one of the best. Only an external examination is enough to understand that we have a high-class automotive consumable. The quality of workmanship immediately catches the eye. This is a non-sticking corrugation, and an impeccable polyurethane seal along the edges of the filter. And there is also a plastic frame and a protective mesh element. And the membrane itself deserves respect. The company claims that its consumables can serve up to 20 thousand kilometers, providing the car engine with a sufficient supply of clean air.

Separately, it is worth noting that there are absolutely no visible (and hidden too) reasons to fear Chinese production.Products in their dimensions fully correspond to the standard seats (depending on the model) - no gaps are observed. Nevertheless, owners, choosing a car air filter from this manufacturer, are more inclined to purchase products from the company's European factories. It is believed that they are more reliable and will certainly serve the announced dates due to the higher quality of workmanship.

4 MANN FILTER

MANN-FILTER air filters are one of the brightest representatives of the premium segment of the automotive consumables market. There is no need to even mention the price - it is high, but the product is definitely worth it. The filter element has a greater throughput by increasing the width of the "accordion" ribs, which already gives the engine more air. In addition, it is not made of perforated paper, but of modern synthetic fiber, which additionally ensures high performance of the air filter.

The advantages also include ideal dimensions that fully correspond to regular places (depending on the model), and the presence of a rigid frame and a high-quality seal guarantees better tightness - unfiltered air leaks are completely excluded. All these properties of MANN-FILTER elements fully justify the high price tag, creating the best conditions for engine operation. However, the high quality and price also attract dishonest dealers who offer a cheap fake under the guise of branded products. When buying bottom products, more attention should be paid to choosing a reliable supplier.

3 K&N

In forty years, K&N has evolved from a family business to a major international manufacturer with a range of 6,000 items, whose products are known all over the world. Specializing in zero-resistance air filters, the company produces models for installation in regular places in a car, as well as universal cleaning units. They are a conical mushroom-shaped tip and are installed directly to the air line, bypassing the car filter landing box. The company's products not only clean the supply air - they have a direct impact on engine performance, making them better.

With an increase in power, a decrease in fuel consumption is observed, and also due to more complete combustion, the load on the ecosystem decreases. In many premium car models, such air filters are already installed from the assembly line. Of course, for many owners, the price is the only obstacle to buying filter elements from this manufacturer, which is not surprising - the cost is several times higher than the most expensive, but ordinary air filters. However, its resource can reach 120 thousand km (when cleaned with a special compound every 10-15 thousand km), which more than compensates for the high cost.

2 Mahle

As a rule, a reliable and high-quality thing costs an order of magnitude more expensive. The air filters of the German manufacturer Mahle were no exception. The exceptionally high price of the products of this company has become an obstacle for the brand to take a leading position in the ranking. The absence of fluctuations in the level of sales in a negative direction has not been observed for the past few years. And this applies not only to the Russian market.Once appreciating the high quality of Mahle filter elements, owners (especially middle and upper class cars) don’t want to hear anything about choosing an air filter from another brand.

Independent tests carried out, including by various popular automotive publications, could not reveal the weaknesses of Mahle air filters. Intensive implementation of the latest developments in the field of air filtration, obtained, including in our own laboratories, only increases the backlog of competitors. Considering the serious price tag, the manufacturer decided to deliberately reduce the range, since such a filter is rarely installed in budget cars.

1 FILTRON

The Polish manufacturer has long been known on the domestic market, supplying products balanced in price, including automotive air filters. A well-thought-out pricing policy allowed FILTRON to take a very serious position in the European Union, where, perhaps, one of the most demanding customers. The consistently high demand for car filter elements indicates the satisfactory quality of products and the reliability of air purification elements.

Cellulose and synthetic fibers are used for manufacturing, which allows us to speak about the high characteristics of the product - FILTRON filters capture 99.9% of air mass contaminants entering the combustion chambers. The fixed bellow design and high quality side seals ensure efficient performance in paved road conditions.With constant driving off-road or dirt roads, the resource is significantly reduced (about 50%), forcing the owner to change the air filter every 7-10 thousand kilometers.

How to choose the right air filter

In order for the air filter to serve for a long time and with high quality, several important points should be considered when choosing.

1. absorption capacity. The transmission coefficient of road dust should be, the lower the better. Already 1% is considered a fairly rough cleaning.
2. The degree of resistance of the air filter. The nature of the engine operation and its power depend on the indicator.
3. physical dimensions. Exact compliance eliminates air leakage, which affects the life of the motor. Such inaccuracy is more characteristic of budget models and fakes.
4. Operational resource. As the air filter becomes clogged, the vacuum in the intake manifold increases. The critical values ​​of this parameter are 4.9 kPa.
5. The quality of the seal. Depending on the car model, soft seals may not do their job, letting air past the filter cloth. Knowing this feature in the operation of the motor, you should pre-adjust the choice in favor of air filters with a rigid side seal.

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