Neglecting to change your car's air filter can have serious consequences. The engine check light may come on, and if left unchecked, the engine can stop working completely. Outdoor debris can build up over time and cause damage to the combustion chamber. Air filters help keep your car's air clean by trapping dirt, debris, and other harmful contaminants before they enter your cabin. Without an air filter, all of these pollutants would enter the combustion chamber of your engine.
This can lead to a drop in power, a decrease in fuel efficiency, and difficulty starting the vehicle. It can also cause permanent damage, including engine failure. Most drivers should be able to go a year or two before needing a new air filter. A dirty or clogged cabin air filter will not filter out these contaminants, leading to problems for people with allergies or difficulty breathing. By replacing it regularly, you ensure that the air circulating inside your vehicle's passenger compartment is largely free of pollutants.
Changing the cabin air filter is an important part of regular vehicle maintenance and ignoring it can cause some rather uncomfortable effects. The owner's manual should give you an estimate of when your vehicle needs a new air filter. While the cabin air filter is easy to access, be careful not to break any of the clips or pins that hold it. Other signs that the air filter is affecting the performance of your car are sudden movements when accelerating or not responding as well as it should. Air filter replacement can be part of a general tuning service that will help you get better mileage and performance out of your vehicle. By providing clean air flow to the engine, an air filter ensures that the engine receives the correct amount of air needed to operate at its maximum level.
Knowing some of the telltale signs of a dirty or clogged filter can prevent you from waiting too long to replace it. A good rule of thumb is to replace your cabin air filter every February, before spring allergy season hits, especially if you live in an area with lots of trees. Driving in dusty or rural locations can also cause air filter performance to decline more rapidly. In conclusion, neglecting to change your car's air filter can have serious consequences. It is important to replace it regularly in order to ensure that the air circulating inside your vehicle's passenger compartment is largely free of pollutants and that should be enough to allow you to breathe more easily.
Knowing some of the telltale signs of a dirty or clogged filter can prevent you from waiting too long to replace it.
