Engine Air Filter Service

Engine Air Filter Service at Blake Fulenwider Ford of Andrews

The engine air filter is one of the many components on your Ford vehicle to help the engine run smoothly. This component is easily replaced and should be on a regular basis. You can have the engine air filter replaced at Blake Fulenwider Ford of Andrews to ensure your vehicle provides reliable service around Andrews, Midland, and Odessa.

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Learn About Engine Air Filters

The job of the engine air filter is to keep the engine clean. It prevents contaminants from getting in and traps dirt and debris. These filters have various sizes and shapes and must be matched to your make, model, and year.
It’s important to replace the filters regularly based on the recommendations in the owner’s manual. When the filter gets dirty, it can cause the engine to work harder because air can’t flow through as easily to keep the engine cool.

When an Air Filter Gets Dirty

When the air filter gets dirty, it can make the engine sluggish. You may notice a decrease in performance. The engine may misfire and make other noises and vibrations.
If you fail to replace the air filter as often as you should, you could end up reducing the life of the engine. You might need to have it replaced, which is much more expensive than replacing an air filter.

How to Know When Your Engine Air Filter Needs to be Replaced

In older models and some newer vehicles, you can easily access the air filter and check it to see if it looks dirty. Other newer models may have limited access to the filter, which means a service technician will need to inspect it. Fortunately, part of your oil change includes checking the air filter. The service technician at Blake Fulenwider Ford of Andrews will let you know if the filter needs to be replaced. We carry a large inventory of filters in stock in our Parts Department.
Unlike with oil changes and other services, your vehicle doesn’t usually have an indicator light on the dashboard to let you know when the filter needs to be changed. The only way to tell that it’s time to get a new air filter is by inspecting the current one.

Caring for Your Engine

Your engine is one of the most expensive components of your Ford vehicle. You want to care for it and ensure it has a long life. Well-cared-for engines can last for 200,000 miles or longer. Oil changes and air filter changes are two simple tasks that need to be done regularly to keep your engine running smoothly.
To keep your engine in prime condition, you can schedule service with Blake Fulenwider Ford of Andrews. Our service technicians will inspect your engine air filter and let you know if it needs to be replaced. We’ll provide an estimate for how much it costs and get it replaced during the oil change appointment.