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Engine air filters should be changed or at least inspected every 3,000 - 15,000 miles, or perhaps with every oil change. Many vehicles also have internal cabin air filters that also need to changed. Mud, debris, mold, pollen, dust and bacteria can damage engine components, slow functionality, and prevent air flow in the cabin. Let Texas Tire Sales in Weatherford, Texas take care of your air filter replacement and other auto maintenance needs today!
Over time, your car’s engine air filter collects dirt and debris — even bugs — and eventually, it needs to be replaced. Our best recommendation regarding when to replace your engine air filter will be provided by first referring to your vehicle’s owner’s manual. In many cases, though, the manual only recommends that you “inspect the air filter” and doesn’t give an exact schedule.
That being said, we suggest changing the air filter between 15,000 and 30,000 miles and we recommend that it be inspected every time the vehicle's oil is changed. Often the dust, bugs, pollen and other contaminants can just be blown out of the filter instead of purchasing a new one.
Replacing an air filter too frequently certainly won’t harm your vehicle but, not replacing the filter can lead to severe engine damage in extreme cases. The filter’s main function is to keep dirt, dust and debris from entering the engine’s cylinders, allowing for optimal performance. If you have not replaced your air filter in the last 3 years, it is time.
There are many environmental factors that can shorten the life of an air filter. If you frequently drive in dusty areas or on dirt roads, we suggest replacing the air filter closer to the 15,000 mile range as a dirty air filter tends to limit air intake to the engine which will adversely affect your vehicle's fuel economy. A dirty or clogged filter can also hurt acceleration. Acceleration is a little more difficult to measure than fuel economy so, you may not notice a gradual performance loss. This is why it's a good idea to visually check the engine air filter on a regular basis.
The cost of an air filter and the labor to install it ranges in price from $25 to $50 depending on the vehicle and how accessible the air filter housing is.
The cabin air filter is a high particulate filter that cleans air that flows through cars’ heating and cooling systems, to block dust, pollen, smog, mold spores and other pollutants. This filter is designed to improve air quality and filter out pollution and other contaminants from the air that circulates inside your vehicle.
Most cabin air filters are comprised of pleated paper, using a variety of different filtration media such as cotton and paper blend, while others are basically small paper filters similar to the air filter of your car's intake system. There are also cabin air filters that are just a formed and/or shaped cotton filter in a cartridge.
A dirty cabin air filter can result in bad odors inside your vehicle and can actually cause your vehicle's air conditioner, blower and blower motor to work harder than it needs to by decreasing air flow into the passenger compartment. This can negatively affect horsepower and can also create higher temperatures in the passenger cabin.
Changing the cabin air filter in your vehicle is not only important from a maintenance standpoint, but also ensure the respiratory safety of the passengers in your vehicle. The cabin air filter is a very essential part of your car's ventilation and it removes many common pollutants from the air.
Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that the cabin air filter be changed at least once a year or every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, if you operate your vehicle in metropolitan areas heavy with pollution or regularly travel on dirt or gravel roads, you may want to consider changing the cabin air filter more often. Changing the cabin air filter every 4,000 to 5,000 miles or every 6 months is a good idea if these are your typical driving conditions.
People who suffer from allergies may want to change their cabin air filters every time they change their oil.
Contact Texas Tire Sales anytime to book your air filter repair service. Texas Tire Sales is thrilled to be your local auto repair center in Weatherford, Texas.Let us do an air filter inspection and if needed, we'll replace your engine air filter and/or cabin air filter today!
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