Replacing your car engine air filter is essential to keep it running great. It’s relatively inexpensive to have done too, so there’s really no excuse to avoid getting it taken care of. But what are the benefits of changing a filter? Here’s three big ones:
Improved Emissions
Clogged or dirty air filters lower the air flow to your vehicle’s engine. This in turn has a big impact on the emission control systems of the car. It causes an incorrect air-fuel mixture and spark plug ignition problems that will undoubtedly lead to severe drivability issues.
Better Fuel Economy
Changing a dirty air filter can up your miles per gallon, saving you money at the pump. Not only will it improve fuel efficiency, but it will also help your car’s engine perform better. Research shows that new air filters can enhance a modern vehicle’s acceleration by as much as 11 percent.
Prolonged Engine Life
An engine air filter’s job is to keep bug remains, dirt and other debris from entering your car’s cylinders. Even something as small as a grain of salt can cause severe damage to your engine, resulting in costly repairs. At Van Hyundai our highly-trained service technicians recommend changing a filter every 12,000 to 15,000 miles; however your owner’s manual maintenance schedule will also show you how often the filter should be replaced.
Dustier parts of the country cause filters to get clogged faster. So you’ll want to pay attention to the areas in which you drive to more accurately gauge when the filter needs to be replaced.
Inexpensive and easy to fix, changing your air filter regularly will protect the engine from excess wear and damage. Just bring your car in to our state-of-the-art service facility and we’ll get your filter replaced in no time.
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