Depending on your European make and model, you might be able to change the air filter yourself. Two things to keep in mind, however, are where the air filter is located in the engine and whether you have easy access to it. Another thing to keep in mind is some European makes and models use special air filters, so you’ll need to get the correct part for your automobile. If you don’t feel like dealing with the hassle, bring your vehicle to Car Doctors Auto Repair. Let’s talk about the air filter and the other filters in your automobile that needs to be changed.
Air
The air filter should be replaced every 12,000 miles to ensure that it never gets clogged. A clogged air filter will cause your engine to sputter and stall, and a severely clogged air filter will prevent you from being able to start your automobile at all. The air filter removes contamination, dirt, and debris from the air that flows through the engine before it is routed into the combustion chamber.
Cabin Air
You might be able to change your cabin’s air filter, as well, although this filter is usually located behind the dashboard and can be tricky to change. This filter makes sure that the air inside your vehicle’s cabin is always clean and fresh so you don’t get drowsy or headaches when you drive your European automobile. The average lifespan of a cabin air filter is 30,000 miles, so plan on changing yours then.
Fuel
The fuel filter is a lot harder to change on your own. This filter is crucial to your engine performance just as the air filter is because it removes contaminants and sediment from the diesel fuel or gasoline that makes its way into the combustion chamber for detonation. Depending on how much you drive your automobile, you should have your fuel filter changed every two years. If you drive more than 30,000 miles before that time, have the fuel filter changed then.
Oil
You don’t need to worry about changing your oil filter because we do it for you every time we change the oil in your European automobile. This filter cleans the oil to make sure that you always have fresh oil circulating through your engine protecting the parts and drawing heat and dirt away from them. To make this happen, the oil filter filters the oil after it has circulated through the engine.
Car Doctors Auto Repair in Athens GA, are European automobile maintenance and repair experts and we’d be happy to change your filters for you. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment.
