1. Purchase regular manufacturers products
The market price of oil-water separators ranges from a few hundred to several thousand. The quality difference is relatively large. There are also some counterfeit and shoddy products. If you buy cheap inferior products, the final price may be a whole set of fuel injectors or even an engine. Therefore, when you buy a water separator, you must go to a regular repair station to buy mainstream big brand products.
In order to ensure the fuel supply of the entire engine system, the installed oil-water separator model must be larger than the original vehicle's own displacement.
2. Pay attention to timely drainage
Don't think that you can sit back and relax. There is a transparent plastic water-filled cup under the oil-water separator. When using the oil-water separator, be sure to pay attention to the water in time. If there is too much water, the water separator will not get up. The role of oil and water separation.
Automatic drainage
Some foreign advanced manufacturers already have automatic water discharge function. The filter bowl under the oil-water separator has a water level sensor. When the water level reaches a certain value, water will be indicated on the computer display above the instrument panel. The oil-water separator must be drained. It is. Draining operation is also very convenient. After parking, pull the handbrake, turn off the engine, turn the ignition key to the driving position, and press the switch on the instrument panel to complete the drainage in about 18 seconds.
3. The north chooses heating function
In addition, the cold weather is also easy to cause damage to the water under the water cup, especially in the north, many users put a thick cotton coat on the oil-water separator in order to prevent the oil-water separator from freezing. For safety reasons, it is recommended to use a water separator with electric heating.