What do air filters do? Particles like mold, pollen, bacteria, and dust may damage engine parts. Air filters keep the air that moves into the engine clean from particles. The majority of cars have 2 kinds of air filters. The interior combustion air filter processes the air taken into the engine and stops additional wear on the engine by eliminating contaminants. The cabin air filter works to cleanse the air that moves into the cabin with the ventilation system by getting rid of damaging elements from the cooling and heating systems.

Car Air Filter Replacement

Why this service is important: An unclean air filter can create problems with gas economy, performance, emissions, and in some cases may result in added engine repairs. Filthy or worn cabin air filters could impact Air Conditioning performance and could also pose a possible health hazard for the driver and any passengers.

Car air filters might have to be replaced if you have:

Air filters keep the air that moves into the engine tidy and free from debris and protect against added wear on the engine by eliminating pollutants. Our highly-trained and friendly technicians are always happy to answer any sort of concerns you might have regarding your air filters.

It's advised that the cabin air filter be changed every 12,000 miles, or at the very least annually. Internal combustion air filters should be checked frequently and must be changed every 3,000 - 15,000 miles or with your oil change. Vehicles steered in severe roadway conditions, dirty roads, off-roading, roadway construction, or icy roads treated with ice salt require the air filters to be changed more frequently.

Gateway Tire & Auto offers Air Filter Replacements in Waite Park, MN

Contact Gateway Tire & Auto today to schedule your air filter repair service. Gateway Tire & Auto is proud to be your local auto repair center and provider of tires in Waite Park, MN