Engine Air Filter Service

Engine Air Filter Service at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer

Do you think you may be having issues with your engine air filter?  If you are in the Tyler, Longview, or Gilmer areas, come on down to Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer and let one of our service professionals take a look today!

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Engine Air Filters

Vehicles are complex machines with many moving parts, the better maintained each part is, the more life and better function your vehicle will have. Engine air filters are one of the most important components when it comes to keeping your engine clean from harmful debris and other contaminants that can damage other components and lead to bigger problems down the road. Air filters come in an array of different sizes and shapes depending on the year, make, and model of your vehicle. Luckily, engine air filters a generally one of the easier parts to maintain and replace, usually it is best to have your engine air filters checked while taking your vehicle in for normal maintenance such as oil changes or tire rotations.

Purpose of Engine Air Filters

The air filter is so important because it filters out the air that your engine intakes making sure that the air is clean when it mixes with fuel when you press on the gas. If your air filter becomes dirty or clogged it can affect the air quality that is entering your engine, therefore, affecting your engine’s ability to function properly. If you do not keep a well-maintained, clean air filter it can cause damage to other parts of the engine that will be much more expensive to fix.

Identifying a Dirty Engine Air Filter

Regular inspections at set intervals are the best way to maintain your engine air filter. Some vehicles, like larger trucks or commercial vehicles, will have a light alert that will indicate when the air filter needs to be changed. Most vehicles may just turn on the check engine light, but often it will become obvious just by dirt and grime buildup on the surface of the filter itself. There are other ways to check the health of your filter such as holding it up to a light and seeing how much light can get through at least half of the filter. Your owner’s manual will also have suggestions on how often your air filter should be changed.

Importance of Replacing the Engine Air Filter

Maintaining a clean engine air filter is extremely important when it comes to the life and overall function of your vehicle. There are a ton of warning signs to keep an eye out for. Dirty filters can result in a slew of problems such as poor engine performance, sluggish acceleration, and loss of fuel efficiency. A dirty air filter can cause your engine to misfire, make your sparkplugs ineffective, and cause your engine to make funny noises or odd vibrations, all of which are signs that your air filter needs to be serviced.