Volcanic Ash - Effect on Vehicles

[Lithium]

Could the ash fall last Sunday have any effect on cars even if it was not used? I left my car in the garage Friday and when I started it Thursday, it was shaky for a few seconds (never happened before) Now the idling is lower than usual and feels rough. I am thinking of taking it to the casa for an oil change and general check up but the volcano might erupt again

Re the paint, I washed my car (using the proper process) for 2 days in a row after the ash fall and then I just gave up because it gathers dust daily

[travajante]

Could the ash fall last Sunday have any effect on cars even if it was not used? I left my car in the garage Friday and when I started it Thursday, it was shaky for a few seconds (never happened before) Now the idling is lower than usual and feels rough. I am thinking of taking it to the casa for an oil change and general check up but the volcano might erupt again

Re the paint, I washed my car (using the proper process) for 2 days in a row after the ash fall and then I just gave up because it gathers dust daily

Just keep your intake filter unclogged & clean.

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[Lithium]

Just keep your intake filter unclogged & clean.

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Is that included in PMS or I can ask my SA to do that for free?

[travajante]

Is that included in PMS or I can ask my SA to do that for free?

If you switched to AEM or K&N drop in, then they're DIY washable. If stock, all you need is to replace them periodically when dirty. This helps keep your engine running smooth & efficient. Ask your tech to guide you.... It's really easy.

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[Lithium]

If you switched to AEM or K&N drop in, then they're DIY washable. If stock, all you need is to replace them periodically when dirty. This helps keep your engine running smooth & efficient. Ask your tech to guide you.... It's really easy.

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Thanks for being so helpful It's stock. What is the exact name of the item/part? Intake filter? Is that the same as the air filter?

[travajante]

Thanks for being so helpful It's stock. What is the exact name of the item/part? Intake filter? Is that the same as the air filter?

Helpful should be this forum's default setting.[emoji4]....Yes, intake filter. I'd go stock or good replacement brands like Mann+Hummel, Fram or washables from AEM, K&N, aFe. There's another air filter inside...cabin filter...for the AC.

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[shadow]

Where are you from? Malapit ka ba sa taal? Since garage naman naka park if you're from manila or kahit south MM hinde naman siguro dapsr ganyan kadumi filter mo.

Anyway, try mo alisin yun air filter mo check kung maraming ash.
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[WallyWest]

Is the ash itself corrosive?

Is it okay to leave the vehicle unwashed for a long time?

[StockEngine]

Is the ash itself corrosive?

Is it okay to leave the vehicle unwashed for a long time?

Wash off.. opt for some high chem resistant wax like soft99 12mo wax. You're better off protected.

[WallyWest]

Volcanic Ash Impacts & Mitigation - Corrosion

Crap, corrosive nga.
I just dusted off most of the dry ash last Sunday night and covered the car.

[BlancNoir]

how about using paint sealant like collinite 476 or 951?

industrial grade paint sealant.

[zechs]

Ako ginawa ko doon sa isang car, no contact wash. Ash is concentrated sa top parts lang ng car (konti lang naman ung visible ash). So thorough pressure washer, then snow foam (sit for 5mins; ph neutral), then wash off ulit. Dry using air blower.

[Lithium]

Manila. Check ko nga bukas. Nakakapagtaka kasi ngayon lang ako nagka issue na rough idling

[Ry_Tower]

Manila. Check ko nga bukas. Nakakapagtaka kasi ngayon lang ako nagka issue na rough idling

It was almost 6days when you last used the car. It would be normal imho that idling would be rough after start-up kasi halos lahat ng engine oil fluid and maybe transmission fluid if automatic eh bumaba sa pan at wala halos natira sa mga moving parts.

Plus the battery could have been really low on reservenpower kaya working overtime ang alternator mo and it might add sa strain sa makina.

Gasoline fuel because of the 10% enthanol content eh parang napapanis din after a week kaya it might also contribute to rough idling.

Re air filter, check mo nga lang if madumi na or okay pa. One thing to do to check if pwede pa air filter is to put a flashlight i.e., your cellphones led light can be used, and put it behind the filter medium and check of light passes through. If may nakikita ka pa light eh okay pa yan. If mahina na or wala na kamo tumatagos na ilaw sa filter medium eh dapat na talaga palitan.

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[dr. d]

It was almost 6days when you last used the car. It would be normal imho that idling would be rough after start-up kasi halos lahat ng engine oil fluid and maybe transmission fluid if automatic eh bumaba sa pan at wala halos natira sa mga moving parts.

i agree with this.
i also experienced it in my previous car, 20 years ago.
but all smoothed out to normal, after a few minutes of idling.

[Lithium]

It was almost 6days when you last used the car. It would be normal imho that idling would be rough after start-up kasi halos lahat ng engine oil fluid and maybe transmission fluid if automatic eh bumaba sa pan at wala halos natira sa mga moving parts.

Plus the battery could have been really low on reservenpower kaya working overtime ang alternator mo and it might add sa strain sa makina.

Gasoline fuel because of the 10% enthanol content eh parang napapanis din after a week kaya it might also contribute to rough idling.

Re air filter, check mo nga lang if madumi na or okay pa. One thing to do to check if pwede pa air filter is to put a flashlight i.e., your cellphones led light can be used, and put it behind the filter medium and check of light passes through. If may nakikita ka pa light eh okay pa yan. If mahina na or wala na kamo tumatagos na ilaw sa filter medium eh dapat na talaga palitan.

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Very good explanation. Thank you

I will avail of this

[leonleon]

Very good explanation. Thank you

I will avail of this

Sana lahat may ganyan.

Pero pano nila malalaman kung sino affected at sino nananamantala?

Or for everyone talaga yan?