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How to check and change your air filter
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by:
Jakob Jelling
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You car's air filter is very important since
it maintains some parts of your car system clean and free of dirt. If
your air filter doesn't work properly and dirt enters your car this
might make it go through different problems, and therefore it is
important that you check the filter and change it when necessary. Your
mechanic can do it for you although it is very easy and you could do it
yourself as well.
It is recommended that you change your car's air filter once a year or
every 15.000 miles if you live in an averagely dusty area. But, if you
can check it once in a while and replace it as soon as it needs it this
would be much better. Checking it is a very easy thing to do and
replace it is not complicated once you learn how to do it.
If you wish to check your car's air filter yourself and in an easy way,
you can do so by using a light from inside pointing outside and check
how bright it looks through it. If you see the light clearly, then your
air filter is still good, but if you can't see much of the light then
it indicates the filter needs to be changed.
Newer cars have different air filters than older ones. If your car is
rather new, its air filter is probably rectangular and you might find
it located under the hood, near the radiator area or the fender wells.
In order to change it, you must open it and take the actual air filter
from it, replacing it by the new and then closing it again.
If your car is older, then the air filter will probably be of a big
round shape and located near the engine area. It might probably be
screwed, and all you might need to do is to unscrew the cover, let the
air filter come out, and place the new one instead of it. You must pay
attention in case it has any other attachment mechanisms such as clips
which you would need to take off as well.
About the author:
Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.autorized.comPlease
visit his website to learn about auto maintenance, auto insurance, auto
safety and much more!
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