Why does my new air filter have rough idle?
Why does my new air filter have rough idle?
Check all of the plastic tubing and hoses from the airbox to the throttle body. Based on the age and mileage it is very likely that something cracked or split and is causing a vacuum leak. It may have pre-existed and the dirty filter blocked enough air to hide the vacuum leak until the new filter flowed more air.
What to do if your car engine has rough idle?
If you own an old car and are experiencing rough idling, it is a good idea to clean the carburetor and check the hoses for damage or dirt buildup. Rough idling is a serious issue and should not be ignored for a long time. If the problem persists and is not fixed, it can lead to engine failure as well.
Is the EGR valve supposed to run during idle?
However, this EGR valve isn’t supposed to operate during idle, at wide open throttle or before the engine is warmed up. If it runs at any of these times, the performance of the engine is affected.
Do you need to run a new air filter?
Click to expand… It’s been said that smart men know their limitations. Air filter has nothing to do with it. You could run a new air filter. An old air filter. Hell, shove a stray cat in there. It’s not going to affect how the car idles.
Check all of the plastic tubing and hoses from the airbox to the throttle body. Based on the age and mileage it is very likely that something cracked or split and is causing a vacuum leak. It may have pre-existed and the dirty filter blocked enough air to hide the vacuum leak until the new filter flowed more air.
Click to expand… It’s been said that smart men know their limitations. Air filter has nothing to do with it. You could run a new air filter. An old air filter. Hell, shove a stray cat in there. It’s not going to affect how the car idles.
Is there a problem with the air filter?
If the problem still exists, then it is not the filter. If the problem still exists, then it is not the filter. Click to expand… sigh… Year, Make, model, and engine? Check the air box VERY well. Many have sensors and/or emission lines/hoses running to them.
