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Used Vauxhall Corsa Air Hose
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About Air Hose
The Corsa Vauxhall air hose is a simple yet crucial part of the car's air intake system. It allows air to pass into the Corsa Vauxhall air filter box which then filters the air before it reaches the car's engine.
The Corsa Vauxhall air hose is usually found in the plastic housing between the engine and the air filter. It is attached to the Corsa Vauxhall air flow sensor which is attached to the Corsa Vauxhall air filter box.
It is imperative that the engine is supplied with the correct amount of clean, filtered air. Air needs to be as clean as possible before it mixes with the fuel and burns in the cylinders of the engine. The Corsa Vauxhall air hose plays a part in this process by allowing the air to enter the car's air intake system, enabling it to be filtered, which improves the overall performance of the engine, enabling it to work as efficiently as possible.
The air hose is made of plastic and can wear down over time and can also crack and split, which allows dirt and other unwanted debris to enter the engine and potentially cause damage. It is common for an old air hose to distort, crack and leak and if you notice your car is lacking in performance and using more fuel, it could be a sign that the Corsa Vauxhall air hose is broken. You may be able to repair the Corsa Vauxhall air hose if there is a slight crack but if it is a big crack or the hose is really warped due to old age you will need to replace the Corsa Vauxhall air hose.
Vauxhall Corsa trivia
- To celebrate signing a record deal with EMI, the lead singer of the Arctic Monkeys, Alex Turner, immediately bought himself a Vauxhall Corsa.
- The original TV advert for the first Corsa sold in the UK had supermodels introduce the vehicle to British motorists. The four models were Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Naomi Campbell.
- The Corsa might, on the surface, not seem like it has a lot in common with the Series 2 Lotus Elise, and... it doesn't really. However, the two cars do share the same indicator and wiper stalks!
- Famously, the rapper Tinie Tempah's first car was a Corsa. Other famous owners include the boxer Nicola Adams, and former Doctor Who Matt Smith, who sold his Corsa on eBay for £6,300 and donated the money to charity.
- Plenty of celebs have been used in adverts for the Corsa, including musician Sean Paul, supermodel Claudia Schiffer, and TV chef James Martin.