Your car’s engine air filter and cabin air filter are both vital to maintaining the functionality and performance of your vehicle. Keeping your engine running at its best and maintaining healthy air flow to passengers while travelling help drivers navigate with confidence as your holiday travel plans approach. While air filters are an easy element to overlook, Car Pros Hyundai Renton is committed to providing our Bellevue, Seattle, and Kent neighbors with excellent service for your car, truck, or SUV. The local service center near you wants to help our customers spot warning signs that indicate it’s time to replace your engine or cabin air filter.
What does your engine air filter do?
Your Hyundai’s engine air filter serves to prevent particulates such as dust and dirt from entering your engine and causing damage to the functionality of your vehicle. Manufacturers’ maintenance schedules will vary by make and model, though the general recommendation is to check the health of your engine’s air filter approximately once per year or every 10,000-15,000 miles. If you notice any of the following warning signs between inspections, it might be time to have your air filter replaced or evaluated by a professional service technician:
- Strong gas smell
- Black smoke being emitted from your tailpipe
- Misfiring engine
- Dashboard service engine light illuminated
- Reduction in horsepower capability
- Decrease efficiency in gas mileage
- Visual inspection of engine filter presents as dirty
What is a cabin air filter?
A cabin air filter’s job is to prevent allergens and contaminants such as dust and pollen from entering your car, truck, or SUV’s cabin via your vehicle’s heating and cooling systems. While recommendations will vary based on your specific vehicle, the estimated replacement recommendation is to have your cabin air filter changed out approximately every 15,000-30,000 miles, depending on typical operating conditions. Some indicators that your cabin air filter needs replacement may include:
- Uncommon odor entering your vehicle’s cabin through your vents
- Despite a high setting, a decreased airflow from the heating or cooling system
- Whistling noise or unexpected sound occurring when the heating or cooling system is engaged
Do you need your engine or cabin air filter checked out by the professional service team at the local service center near you in Renton, Washington? The Car Pros Hyundai service center is here for you at 201 S 7th St, Renton, WA 98057. Our Bellevue, Seattle, and Kent communities can also give our team a call at (425) 226-1275 to schedule your service appointment today. Our customers are also invited to explore our service coupons as well as our service and parts financing options online from the comfort of your home.
