Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Air Filter Element: Testing and Inspection
CAUTION: Cleaning the Air Cleaner element (ACL element) is not recommended. Cleaning the air cleaner element will result in restricted airflow.
The air cleaner element should be replaced at the specified mileage intervals.
Visually inspect the air cleaner element for signs of dust or dirt leaking through holes in the filter media or past the sealing edges. Place a light on the
bottom (clean side) of the air cleaner element and look through the filter media at the light. Even the smallest hole is cause for replacement.
Also check the air cleaner element for deformed seals or brittle spots that could fail under engine operation and cause a hole. Discoloration only is not a
cause for replacement.
