Posts Tagged: DIY car maintenance
When to Change Your Engine Air Filter: 7 Signs It’s Time
How to Tell If Your Engine Air Filter Is Dirty Quick Summary Don’t rely on mileage, filter color, or the old trick of holding the filter up to a light. I’ve spent enough time around engines to know that the condition of the filter—and the conditions the vehicle operates in—tell you far more than appearance alone. Here are the key takeaways: • Inspect the engine air filter regularly and follow your vehicle manufacturer’s maintenance schedule as your starting point. • Driving conditions matter. Dusty roads, construction zones, dirt roads, and … Read More
When to Replace a Cabin Air Filter
When to Replace a Cabin Air Filter Based on Real Driving Conditions Quick Summary Carmakers often list a change interval for the cabin air filter. The problem with those recommendations is that no carmaker knows how often you use your HVAC system or how dusty/dirty your driving environment is. In other words, it depends on how and where you drive. Performing a visual inspection, along with sensing a reduced airflow, musty odors, louder blower noise, and worsening allergies, are your best indicators. Ignoring it doesn’t just affect air quality; it … Read More