Air Filter Replacement & Service in Oklahoma City, OK
Air Filter Service & Replacement at Bob Moore CDJR
Your engine is often referred to as the heart of your vehicle. Due to its importance, drivers want to do everything they can to protect their engines. In order to do so, you must keep up with your carās routine maintenance schedule. Replacing your air filter is a type of regular vehicle maintenance thatās a simple way to protect your engine.
At Bob Moore Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, our service center in Oklahoma City specializes in all things auto care and maintenance. Air filter service is one of the many ways we help Edmond and Norman drivers maintain a healthy vehicle. Give us a call or come by to learn more about how we can help you extend the life of your engine.
Defining the Engine Air Filter
The purpose of a filter is to block unwanted and potentially harmful materials from entering a system. Your air filter keeps debris and contaminants from entering and damaging your engine. The engine sucks in air, and your air filter prevents materials like dirt and leaves from traveling to the engine along with the air. Luckily, replacing the air filter is often a quick and affordable type of maintenance that comes with many benefits.
How to Know When Your Air Filter Is Dirty
Engine air filters come in many shapes and sizes, and since such a wide variety of vehicles and filters exist, thereās no universal answer for how often air filters should be replaced. You can check your ownerās manual for specifics or ask your technician when you go in for service. There are some signs you can look out for that may indicate a dirty air filter, including:
- Problems with your spark plugs
- Engine misfiring
- Your engine makes a weird sound or vibrates
- You notice sluggish acceleration
- A decreased fuel economy
- Your exhaust produces black smoke
If you notice any of these signs, you should schedule service immediately, as they could indicate a dirty air filter or a different problem entirely. The best way to stay in the know about your air filter is by conducting regular inspections. You can visually inspect your filter yourself or ask your technician to check it during every oil change.
Why Should You Change a Dirty Air Filter?
As we mentioned above, changing the air filter is a quick and easy way to protect your engine. Itās crucial to keep a clean and functional air filter since it plays such an important role in your engineās performance. If you fail to replace a dirty engine air filter, your engine will have to work harder when it runs. This will cause your engine to burn more fuel, and youāll see a negative effect on your vehicleās performance. Overall, with routine air filter replacements, you can improve your carās fuel economy, reduce its emissions, and keep your engine safe.
Ready to get your engine air filter inspected or replaced? You can schedule engine air filter service at Bob Moore Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM with our convenient online service scheduler.