Is replacing your vehicles air filter absolute necessary – here’s 2 reasons why.
How often should your vehicle’s air filter be replaced? Every 10,000 miles? Once a year? Is it safe to wait 3 years? Do you even know the last time your air filter was checked? At Schaefer Automotive in Belleville, IL we have 2 reasons why regular air filter replacements are absolutely essential. 1. Debris will corrode your engine As your engine air intake filter accumulates more and more environmental pollutants, bits of debris and waste can find ways into the engine. This is a problem because these abrasive particles act as shrapnel. While bug legs and small grains of sand seem insignificant to us, they can have a serious effect on your engine’s moving parts. These tiny bits of waste tear apart the engine. As more metal is shaved away, more debris accumulates and the engine continues to degrade. At first, this will affect your oil pressure and read more