Change An Engine Air Filter

Chances are, if you're a car owner, you know it's important to change your air filters frequently. But many people don't know there's a perfect time of year to do it – and that time is now!

Please read this blog by John Lee Mazda to find out why it's so important to change your air filters at this specific time and how to do it. Trust us; changing your air filter is one easy task that will keep your car running smoothly for months to come!

Car Air Filter: The Basics

All right, first, let's talk about what an engine air filter does for your car. In short, it helps to ensure that the air entering your engine is clean and free of debris.

Over time, the engine air filter will get clogged with all sorts of dirt and grime, which can negatively affect your car's performance. That's why it's important to change it every so often!

Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Change Your Air Filter

While you should technically change your engine air filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first), we recommend changing it in the fall for a few reasons.

1. First of all, fall is typically a drier time of year, which means there's less pollen and other allergens in the air. That means your air filter won't get clogged as quickly.
2. Another reason to change your air filter in the fall is that it can help improve your gas mileage. When your car's air filter is clogged, your engine must work harder to pull in air, which can use more fuel. By changing your air filter in the fall, you're helping to ensure that your engine will be running more efficiently and using less gas.
3. Fall is also a good time to change your air filter because it can help prolong the life of your engine. When your engine doesn't have to work as hard to pull in air, it puts less wear and tears on the engine itself. This can help boost the life of your engine and keep it running smoothly for longer.

How to Change Your Car's Engine Air Filter?

If you're skeptical about how to change your car's air filter, don't worry! It's a fairly simple process that anyone can do. We've put together a brief and easy guide to help you out.

1. Locate the air filter box. This is usually found near the front of the engine bay or next to the engine block. The air filter box will have a lid that can be removed.
2. Remove the old air filter from the box and dispose of it properly.
3. Please insert the new air filter into the box, ensuring it is seated correctly.
4. Close the lid to the air filter box and ensure it is locked.
5. Start up your car and check to ensure no leaks are coming from the air filter box.

That's all there is to it! Changing your car's air filter is a quick and easy process that anyone can do.

Let John Lee Mazda Help You Out!

Is your car's air filter due for a change, but you don't have the time to do it yourself? No problem!

The qualified and expert technicians at John Lee Mazda, serving Watersound, FL, are more than happy to help you. We can take care of changing your air filter quickly and efficiently so that you can get back on the road in no time.

Schedule a service appointment today!