Fuel Filters-WHY?

Dirty fuel is a fact of life. Even with the development of cleaner-burning fuels, contaminants are still a major concern when it comes to fuel systems.

What is a fuel filter and why they are so important? It is a filter in the fuel line that screens out contaminants like dirt and rust particles from the fuel. Normally these are cartridges containing a filter paper.

All of the fuel that enters the engine must first pass through the fuel filter. Which means the high efficiency and unmatched fuel cleansing performance provided by Baldwin Filters fuel filters is vital for long and trouble-free fuel system and engine life.

Fuel filters serve a vital function in today's engine fuel systems. Unfiltered fuel may contain several kinds of contamination. If these substances are not removed before the fuel enters the system, they will cause rapid wear and failure of the fuel pump and injectors. Fuel filters also improve performance, as the fewer contaminants present in the fuel, the more efficiently it can be burnt.

Baldwin fuel filters protect sensitive fuel system components, such as injection pumps and injectors, from damaging contaminants, which include:

  • Water — destroys lubricative properties of your fuel, damaging fuel system components and resulting in fuel flow stoppage at cold temperatures.
  • Fungus and Bacteria — plug fuel filters, feed on hydrocarbons and spread rapidly in the presence of moisture.
  • Precipitates (non-combustible materials) — settle out of the fuel causing few problems.
  • Particulates (black, tar-like contaminants) — plug fuel systems quickly.
  • Wax — adds energy to diesel fuel; however, during cold weather, wax thickens and gels – slowing or stopping fuel flow.

The use of a fuel filter designed for your equipment will reduce your engine’s exposure to these contaminants, which is all the more reason to invest in high-quality Baldwin Filters fuel filters and to maintain them at recommended intervals.

Baldwins air and oil filters are built to OE specifications to give you and your equipment the best protection available.

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