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Air Filtration

Your vehicle’s air filtration system exists for two reasons: keep the air inside the vehicle’s cabin clean and free of toxins and to keep debris and particles away from your engine. To do so, air filters must be changed on a regular basis to ensure they are able to catch all of those particles and toxins we don’t want floating about our car.

What Is My Air Filtration System Made Of?

Most modern cars have two air filters. One filter is for the cabin, and the other filter is for the engine. Both of these air filters are important for you and your car. The air filter located under your vehicle’s hood, most likely near the windshield, is important to keep debris away from your engine, maintain engine performance and longevity. The air filter located in the car cabin, most likely behind the glovebox, improves the performance of your climate control system. It also helps to remove pollutants that we don’t want circulating around our car like pollen and dust. Team Ryan Automotive is here to help replace air filters or answer any questions you may have about your car’s air filtration.

What Makes A Car Air Filtration System Stop Working

Over time, debris build up will cause the air filtration system to lose performance, unable to trap further debris that is entering the vehicle. If the filters remain unchanged, the buildup in the engine could possibly lead to some long term damage.

How To Know If Your Air Filtration System Need Maintenance

Your car will certainly let you know when there is something wrong with your air filtration, and it is important to listen to those signs. For the engine air filter, the signs will of course be coming from the engine. So, here is a breakdown of how to look for a dirty or bad air filter under the hood:

• Air filter looks dirty: This one is obviously the biggest indicator. If you notice your air filter simply looks like it has seen better days, it is definitely time for a new one. 

• Decreasing gas mileage: Overtime, as your air filter becomes filled with debris, it will not be able to filter the air properly, decreasing the engine’s performance. 

• Engine misses or misfiring: Again, if your air filter is filled with debris, it loses its capacity to filter the air as it moves to the engine. 

• Strange engine noises: An engine with proper air flow should be smooth with a purr-like sound. When you’re idle, and you hear rattling or hiccuping, it could be an indication of a bad air filter.

• Check engine light comes on: This warning light can come on for many reasons, but it could indicate deposits in the engine. Buildup over time will affect engine performance causing the light to flash on. 

• Reduction in horsepower: Sluggish acceleration could be indicative of oxygen deprivation. 

Here are some signs that your cabin air filter may need to be changed.

• Reduced or weak airflow throughout interior vents

• Musty or moldy smells inside the car

• Icy or foggy windows take longer to clear

• A whistling noise coming from the interior vents 

If you notice your car displaying any of these signs, head over to Team Ryan Automotive, and we will equip you with a proper diagnosis and solution to keep your vehicle performing at its best!

Why Is Air Filtration Service Important?

Debris build up can be caused by unchanged air filters. If unattended, that may lead to some long term engine damage. The air filter in the cabin of your car helps keep the air you breathe clean and free of toxins, so it’s important to remain consistent when it comes to changing that filter as well.

Benefits Of Clean Air Filters