Top-Tier Engine Air Filter Service
If you live in or around Mableton, Austell, or College Park, you can get engine air filter service at ALM Hyundai West. This maintenance procedure ensures that your filter is clean enough to facilitate the internal combustion process that allows your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to start and continue to run.
The Role of Air Filters
Your vehicle’s engine requires air for fuel to ignite in the combustion chamber. An engine air filter is present to allow a better mixture of rich air to enter the chamber by trapping dust, debris, and pollen for greater airflow into the chamber. Over time, your engine air filter gets dirty and clogged, and fewer amounts of air can enter the chamber.
There are three primary types of air filters used in vehicles: conical (cone-shaped), round, and flat. Every car is a little different, but these are the usual shapes. Your air filter is usually located beneath the hood inside a plastic box that sits on top or to the side of the engine.
Signs that You May Need an Engine Air Filter Changed
- Ignition Problems: If your air filter is dirty, it can impair the amount of airflow that reaches your engine’s combustion chamber, which may lead to impaired performance.
- Acceleration is slow: If the air filter is dirty, your vehicle’s performance potential may not be optimized. If there is a “jerky” feeling that occurs during acceleration, your filter may be old and dirty.
- Filter looks filthy: If your filter looks gray and dirty, you need a new filter.
How Does an Old Filter Cause Engine Troubles?
If your engine’s air filter is clogged, it leads to a reduction in engine performance. This kind of problem can lead to other issues later, which can be more frequent and more expensive. Replacing an engine air filter can make a huge difference in the way your vehicle runs, saving time and money, even improving gas mileage. If you do not want to change the filter yourself, you can leave it to the professionals at ALM Hyundai West to take care of this problem and any others you may have.
How Often Should I Need Engine Air Filter Services?
Your vehicle’s owner’s manual provides the best practice for proper maintenance intervals as recommended by the original manufacturer. A good rule of thumb is that your filter should be replaced about every 12,000-15,000 miles. An air filter can filter about 10,000 gallons of air for every gallon of gas used, so these numbers provide fair guidance for how often you should have your engine air filter changed.
