Air filter - CH11217

Air filter CH11217 is a service filter element: it traps particles and water before they reach the injection pump, the oil circuit or the intake.

The filter is the cheapest part and the most expensive one to ignore. A saturated fuel filter drops injection pressure, makes starting hard and, on common-rail engines, damages the high-pressure pump.

Specifications and compatibility

Brand

PERKINS

How to verify before ordering

• The reference must match the filter you removed; thread diameter and bypass valve rating are not universal.
• Check the stated micron rating and whether it is a spin-on or a cartridge for your housing.
• Order the seal kit with the element. Reusing the old O-ring is the usual cause of a leak after the change.
• Declared make or line: PERKINS. If your equipment carries another make, the part may not be equivalent.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours between filter changes?

The engine maker sets the interval, typically 250 or 500 hours for fuel and oil. In dusty air or with doubtful fuel, changing early is cheaper than risking the pump.

Can I clean the filter and reuse it?

Not paper elements: cleaning opens the media and lets through what it was meant to hold. Washable metal-mesh filters can be cleaned, following the maker procedure.

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See the spare parts catalogue or request a quotation quoting the equipment reference. Third-party trademarks are cited for identification purposes only.