Air Filter 101
Advice for getting the most out of your air filters
Final Word
Air Filter 101
Your car’s air filter is much more important than you might think. For example, an overly dirty air filter can be the root cause of your car stalling. So, it is important that you check your air filter often and get it replaced if need be. For clarification, we are referring to your engine’s air filter, your car has another air filter which filters the air for the cabin of your vehicle. It is quite important for you and your passenger’s health to have a clean cabin filter as well though.
Your engine runs on the combustion created by a mixture of air and gas injected into the engine. If the air that mixes with the fuel is not clean and has things like grease and dirt in it, this could potentially cause major issues in your engine up to and including possible failure. Your air filter is what prevents this from happening. If your air filter gets too dirty, it will not be able to completely do its job.
Advice for getting the most out of your air filters
In order for you to get the most out of your vehicle’s air filter you should always get it replaced when the time comes. Typically, you should get your air filter replaced every ten thousand miles or so. If you do not feel like keeping track of that, you can get it done once every three times that you get your car’s oil changed. However, you might need to do it more frequently than that. If you notice your car’s gas mileage is decreasing, check your air filter, if it is dirty get it replaced as soon as you can. Also, if you just happen to be in your engine at any time, give your air filter a look, if it is filthy then replace it.
Final Word
Your air filter is extremely important. The one in your engine could be the difference between your car running or not. It is critically important that you get your air filter changed regularly or every time that it becomes dirty to the point where it is impeding your engines or car’s performance. If you need your vehicle moved to Puerto Rico and would like a free quote or just want to know more about the process, give Puerto Rico Car Transport a call at (904) 322-7644!
