Auto Air Filter Maintenance
When To Change Your Car's Air Filter
You may have found yourself in the following situation: You go to get your oil changed and the service adviser recommends you get a new engine air filter. You say yes, but because you didn’t know what an air filter is or what it does, but you were too embarrassed to ask. First of all, you did the right thing by getting a new one. And, you should never be too embarrassed to ask for more information. It’s your money and you have a right to understand what you’re paying for. Let’s review what an air filter does.
The Air Filter Cleans The Air Before It Goes Into The Engine
Air is the focus of this discussion. What is the air like outside right now? Can you see the smog? Is it full of pollen? How about dust? Anyone with hay fever can tell you that there’s plenty in the air that you can’t see. Well, it’s the engine air filter’s job to clean that air before it goes into your engine, to mix with the fuel and be burned. Without a filter, the inside of your engine would be extremely dirty from all the gunk that was burned in the cylinders.
A Clogged Air Filter Prevents Your Engine From Running Efficiently
In fact, for every gallon of gas you burn, your engine needs 12,000 gallons of air. That little filter does a very big job. It’s no wonder that the air filter gets dirty and needs to be replaced. Think about a vacuum cleaner. When the bag gets full of dust and dirt, the vacuum doesn’t clean as well. It can’t move enough air to create good suction. A clogged engine air filter is the same way - the engine can’t get enough air to burn the fuel efficiently. That means less power and wasted gas.
Driving Conditions Will Affect Your Air Filter Maintenance Schedule
That’s why your manufacturer has recommended that you change your filter at regular intervals. Of course the conditions you drive in will affect how quickly the filter gets dirty. If you drive where it’s very dusty or where there’s lots of pollen or pollution, you may need to change the filter sooner. The filter is easy to check visually, so your service technician can quickly make the call. He might recommend immediate replacement, or simply let you know that it is getting close and that you’ll need to replace it soon - like at your next oil change.
Premium Air Filters Can Improve Horsepower And Torque
Because a severely dirty air filter hurts your fuel economy, many people find that a new air filter pays for itself in gas savings before the next oil change. They also make premium air filters that have been proven to increase your horsepower and torque. If more power is important to you, a high performance air filter is some of the cheapest horsepower you can buy.
Be Sure To Ask Your Service Technician About Air Filter Replacement
The better your car breathes, the better it runs - kind of like people. And don’t worry - if you have a question or don’t understand a recommendation just ask.
EZ Lube Air Filter Replacement
EZ Lube will inspect your filter and filter box components to make sure they are functioning and sealing properly during any Full Service Oil Change. If your filter shows signs of dirt, dust or debris buildup, we’ll replace it with an air filter designed for your vehicle that meets your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
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K&N Performance Air Filter and Filter Recharge Service
EZ Lube is proud to offer K&N Performance Air Filters as part of a performance-minded overall preventative maintenance program. We not only install K&N Performance Air Filters but also offer the K&N Filter Recharge service to clean, and re-oil your million mile K&N Performance Air Filter.