A car air filter prevents dust, road dirt, and debris from reaching the engine. When you regularly replace your car’s old and dirty air filter with a new one at your Ford dealer, you will reap many benefits, including better gas mileage and reduced emissions. Best of all, your engine will last longer.
1. Better Gas Mileage
If you want to spend less cash on gas, replace your car’s
dirty and clogged air filter with a new one, and we guarantee you will have to fill
up less often at the pump. An air filter that is clogged up prevents clean air
from flowing through to the engine, and your car makes up for it by guzzling
more gas. A new air filter will increase the airflow to the engine, lowering
your car’s fuel consumption. Improve your gas mileage by asking your Ford
technician to replace the filter.
2. Lower Emissions
To avoid a lot of car trouble that will lead to costly
repairs and to minimize your car’s emissions, have your air filter replaced by
your Ford technician regularly. When leaves, bugs, dust, and dirt block the air
filter, not enough clean air can flow through, causing an improper air-fuel
mixture.
Deposits accumulate on the engine, a soot residue will foul the spark plugs,
and your car will shake, vibrate, and idle roughly. You might even find it hard
to start your vehicle, and in extreme cases, your vehicle will misfire. Fuel
that is not burned properly might even cause black smoke to billow out of your
exhaust.
3. Longer Engine Life
An air filter’s most important job is to keep dust and dirt,
and other harmful contaminants that could damage components away from your
engine. A clogged and dirty air filter causes poor engine performance, leading
to poor gas mileage, loss of power, and increased emissions.
Regularly replacing your car’s air filter will make your engine last longer.
When an air filter is new, the right amount of clean and fresh air flows
through to the engine, ensuring optimal engine performance.
4. Increased Vehicle Performance
If you want your Ford to perform at its best, your engine needs clean air. A dirty and clogged air filter will prevent the engine from running smoothly. You will hear all sorts of horrible noises coming from under the hood, from spluttering and popping sounds to coughing noises. Worse of all, your car will feel slow and sluggish when you step on the accelerator.
To ensure your vehicle is performing optimally, stick to your service schedule. Your Ford technicians will replace your car’s air filter at the factory-recommended intervals to avoid car troubles that could lead to expensive repairs and replacements.
Replace your car’s air filter regularly, and you will save money on gas, reduce your car’s emissions, and your Ford will run smoothly and be a pleasure to drive. Contact Crain Ford of Little Rock today and schedule a maintenance appointment. Our qualified Ford technicians will thoroughly inspect your vehicle and ensure it performs at its best.
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