Powersports Air Filters

When heading out for the next outdoor adventure on your ATV, UTV or other powersports vehicle, you usually check tires to make sure they are properly inflated, change oil, and top off underhood fluid levels. But an air filter often remains overlooked. This is because many motorists don’t fully realize how important an air filter is for reliable engine operation. This relatively simple engine part effectively cleans air from dust, dirt, and other impurities, allowing the engine to breathe easily. Without proper air filtration, the contaminants will enter the combustion chamber and become highly abrasive under pressure, causing corrosion and premature engine wear.

If your air filter is clogged, it won’t be able to provide enough airflow to your engine, which results in compromised engine performance and decreased power output. What’s more, the engine that’s starved of fresh air will burn more fuel than usual, reducing fuel efficiency. So if you want to keep your ATV, UTV or other off-road toy running smoothly and efficiently while prolonging the life of your engine, don’t forget to change your air filter regularly. It is generally recommended to replace the filter every 12,000 miles but remember, that if you often ride in the toughest environments where there is a lot of dust, grime, and many other particles, you should change it more often.

In our online store, we’ve gathered an extensive selection of premium-grade powersports air filters available in a variety of materials and colors to meet all your filtration needs. We carry filters only from major brands in the industry such as K&N, Outlaw Racing, DuraBlue, Pro Design, etc., so you can be assured of their quality. They are guaranteed to provide superior filtration for increased horsepower, acceleration, and fuel efficiency. Better still, many filters we stock are washable and reusable. When properly maintained, they will serve you for a very long time. We offer both universal fit and vehicle specific filters that provide a more precise fit and install directly into the factory airbox.

Air filters are available in a variety of materials, including paper, cotton, foam, etc. Paper filters were the first to appear on the market and most OEM air filters are still made of this material. These filters combine paper with wood pulp which makes them highly porous and significantly heavier than ordinary paper. They are often covered in plastic at the edges or may have some plastic or metal parts for greater strength. Paper filters are inexpensive but they are not reusable. These filters can also restrict airflow, which significantly affects engine work. This is why a great majority of aftermarket air filters intended for performance applications are manufactured from cotton media.

If you try to suck air through a sheet of paper and then through a cotton shirt, you’ll understand that cotton lets air pass more easily. And since cotton air filters allow more air to enter the engine, they help create more intense fuel burn, increasing power and fuel economy. These filters are crafted from many layers of cotton placed between the wire mesh. They are usually treated with oil that helps block the particles without restricting airflow. You can also opt for foam air filters which are similar in construction to cotton filters but feature foam media instead of cotton one. While they are not as widespread as previous options, these filters are an ideal solution for powersports thanks to their unmatched ability to absorb plenty of dirt and grime.