I am one lucky dog! Brandy here and my dog pals, Duke & Cayenne, let me bark a second time in a row for The Barking Lot. This time it's all about cabin air filters and engine air filters..................what is the difference?
You may have heard someone say they just got the air filter replaced in their vehicle. But did you know your vehicle has two major air filters, and they perform quite different—but very important—duties?
Today’s vehicles have a cabin air filter and an engine air filter. The engine air filter cleans the air that enters your engine so it can run more efficiently and contaminants don’t foul vital parts. While the cabin air filter keeps the air inside the vehicle’s cabin clean, the place where you and your passengers sit.
It is important that you have each of these filter types changed at regular intervals, or earlier if any show signs of contamination. Your vehicle’s owner’s manual often recommends how long the interval should be.
First, let’s look at the engine air filter. Your vehicle’s manufacturer will offer guidelines on how often you should change the engine air filter as a matter of routine, by mileage or time interval.
If you see signs of engine air contamination, such as misfiring, an illuminated check engine light, smoke coming from your tailpipe, or loss of power, you may need to replace the engine air filter sooner.
Next, the cabin air filter. Again, the vehicle manufacturer will suggest how often you should replace it. But if you notice excess dust in the cabin, on the dash, console, or seats, a bad smell in the cabin, or reduced airflow through the heating and cooling ducts, you should have us check whether your cabin air filter needs replacing. In either case, we’ll make sure we replace your air filters - either engine or cabin - with ones that are right for your vehicle.
Since the holidays are around the corner, I leave you with this funny Christmas quote,
“Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year.” — Victor Borge
Brandy
Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com