Automobile Filters
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
How often should my automobile filters be replaced?
Every 12 months or 12,000 miles is a good rule of thumb, but be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s specific filter replacement schedules.
What happens to air, cabin air, or fuel filters as they age?
Any filter – home, auto or otherwise – will eventually wear out and become filled with pollutants and clogs. When that happens, the filter fails to keep out particles, which in turn, affects the performance of other parts and systems.
When your air filter is dirty, your engine has to work harder, reducing fuel efficiency and power. With a clogged cabin air filter, AC systems underperform, resulting in poor air flow from the vents. Worse, it can lead to unwanted, unfiltered air in the cabin. As for a clogged up fuel filter, it causes weakened fuel supply to injectors, reduced engine power, weak acceleration, and poor fuel economy – not to mention a potential breakdown.
Replace old filters to prevent strain on other vital car parts!
What is the benefit of replacing an air, cabin air or fuel filter?
Filters protect important car components by keeping harmful debris at bay so your car runs properly. Filters also ensure your car runs as efficiently as possible. The cleaner your filter is, the more it allows for the smooth flow of air or fluid through the system. Like a clogged drain, an old dirty filter makes each system it protects work harder to do its job.
Replace them regularly to keep your car performance tip-top.
What is the purpose of each type of filter?
Air filter: It is crucial to the efficiency and lifespan of your engine. Air filters ensure clean air is used to combust fuel, resulting in more power and efficiency. Acceleration can improve up to 11% after an old, clogged air filter is changed.
Cabin air look at this web-site: This keeps out allergens and dust from getting into your ride’s air vents. The benefit: it keeps the air that you breathe inside the cabin clean and fresh. They’re made to trap things like pollen, dust, mold spores, smoke, soot and smog – none of which belong in your nose.
Fuel filter: The cleaner the fuel, the more efficiently your vehicle will run. Even a slight reduction in fuel flow can decrease your vehicle’s performance and fuel economy. With a new fuel filter, you will often see an immediate boost in fuel efficiency and overall performance.
What are some symptoms that indicate my vehicle’s air, cabin air or fuel filter needs to be replaced?
You’ll notice a decline in your vehicle’s operation, to start. Filters ensure a clean system that allows maximum performance. If you notice a drop in fuel economy, a loss of power and performance or feel like the AC and heating system just isn’t working as well, it is likely time to replace your filters.
Here are some symptoms that indicate your filters may need changing:
- Air filter: Reduced engine power, decreased throttle response, weaker acceleration and more engine wear. Sounds ugly.
- Cabin air filter: Weaker air vents, diminished heating/cooling, reduced air quality, or strange smells getting into the cabin.
- Fuel filter: Reduced MPG, sluggish engine performance, engine sputtering, or in a worse case scenario, engine problems or failure.
What is involved in an air, cabin air or fuel filter replacement?
Maintenance for most filter replacements is pretty easy. Most air filters only require us to remove and install the new filter. Some automobile filters are harder to reach, though, depending on the make and model. Either way, we’ll have you back on the road in no time.
How long does it take to replace the automobile filters on my vehicle?
Times vary, but most filters can be replaced quickly if they’re easy to reach. However, many of today’s vehicle manufacturers are putting automobile filters in trickier locations, largely for design and space efficiency. So, keep in mind, hard to reach filters may require extra service time when they need replacement.
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