3 Benefits of Replacing Your Mazda’s Car Air Filter

Your car air filter is responsible for cleaning the air that flows into your engine. It traps dirt and other debris that could get into your engine and damage it. As the filter works, however, it will begin to clog up. A clogged filter will cause numerous problems for your engine. As your Mazda dealer, we can easily replace your filter. These are some of the benefits you’ll gain when we replace the filter.

3 Benefits of Replacing Your Car Air Filter at Your Mazda Dealer

Your Engine Will Run More Efficiently

When the filter is clogged with dirt, it restricts the flow of air into your engine. For combustion to take place, you need air, fuel, and a spark. The fuel enters the chamber when you step on the gas, and the spark plugs provide the spark to ignite the mix. The lack of air means that much of the fuel won’t be able to burn, and this fuel is forced out of the engine.

When we replace the air filter, your engine will perform correctly. Combustion will return to its previous level, and you’ll immediately notice that your engine has more power. Additional side effects like coughing sounds from the engine and popping sounds from the exhaust will all disappear. When your engine is running more efficiently, you’ll also use less gas.

You Prevent Damage to Your Engine

As we saw above, a lack of air affects engine efficiency. A dirty filter will also lead to damage to your engine. The fuel-rich environment created by a lack of air means that much of the fuel is forced out of the engine. This fuel is very hot and gets dumped into the catalytic converter. Hot fuel can melt the cellular structure of the converter and this means it will have to be replaced.

The fuel-rich atmosphere also damages the spark plugs, as inefficient combustion produces carbon. This carbon coats the spark plugs and damages them. It also reduces their ability to fire. When we replace the filter, it will prevent damage to the converter, the plugs, and other components. A clean filter will allow combustion to take place correctly.

You Reduce Emissions

The unburnt fuel that’s forced out of your engine contains carbon monoxide and other dangerous chemicals. These chemicals are highly toxic and cause severe air pollution. You’ll notice that the exhaust produces black smoke and has a strong smell of fuel.

When your air filter is clean, the mix of air and fuel will be correct, and efficient combustion will occur. Combustion burns up many of these chemicals and reduces pollution. The residue from burnt fuel exits the engine and is cleaned by the catalytic converter. Your exhaust should produce a light gray smoke.

It’s very cheap and quick to replace an air filter. You’ll save money, prevent damage to your car, and increase the lifespan of many engine components. When you need a new filter, call us at Mazda City of Orange Park. Our technicians will fit it for you.

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