Posted on 5/20/2022
At every oil change, the technicians at Four Car Garage can help you inspect your engine air filter. If we recommend a replacement, it only means that it is necessary. You may be wondering, what is the engine air filter even for. To understand what an engine air filter does, you should focus on the air that you drive in. What is the air quality outside in San Mateo, CA? Can you see smog? Is there a lot of pollen? What about dust? If you’re not prone to allergies, then you probably don’t notice those things. However, you should know the answer to those questions because the engine air filter is responsible for all those harmful pollutants from getting into the engine. Your motor needs fresh, clean air for a smooth operation. If you want a well-balanced fuel and air mixture, you’re going to need an effective engine air filter. Without a clean filter, the inside of your engine can break down a lot sooner than you think. For every gallon o ... read more