Carburetor Air Cleaner
Two types of air cleaner are available for Studebaker cars. One is the “oil wetted” type for cars operated a greater part of the time over pavement and roads which are comparatively free from dust. The other is known as the “oil bath” type and is available at extra cost for cars operated where dust conditions are severe.
Dust particles, although microscopically small, are highly abrasive and tend to score and cut the smooth glasslike surfaces of working parts—increasing the rate of wear. The proper type of air cleaner installed on your car, properly maintained and serviced, will increase the life of the engine, and aid in maintaining its normal efficiency.
OIL WETTED AIR CLEANER
WING NUT FILTER ELEMENT
Because local conditions alone determine the frequency of air cleaner service, it will be necessary to ask your dealer how often this should be performed.
TO SERVICE THE OIL WETTED AIR CLEANER
1. Remove the filter element, clean with kerosene, and shake out until dry.
2. When thoroughly dry submerge in a good grade of engine oil and allow excess oil to drain before reinstalling the element in the cleaner.
3. Replace filter element and wipe off all excess oil.
TO SERVICE THE OIL BATH AIR CLEANER
1. Remove the filter element, clean in kerosene, and allow to dry thoroughly.
2. Clean the oil reservoir.
3. Pour one pint of new engine oil into the reservoir. S.A.E. 50 for above 32° F. (0° C.) S.A.E. 20 for below 32° F. (0° C.) is recommended for this purpose. Do not use an oil lighter than S.A.E. 20 in the cleaner at any time.
4. Reassemble element and filter unit and install on car.
OIL BATH AIR CLEANER
WING NUT COVER AND FILTER ASSEMBLY OIL LEVEL RESERVOIR