Does You Chrysler Need a New Car Air Filter?

Your Chrysler will provide you with a smooth, reliable ride for many years to come if you keep up on regular maintenance. Part of that maintenance includes ensuring you have a clean car air filter. The air filter has the important job of filtering out dangerous particles before they reach the engine. Knowing the signs that it’s time to change your air filter means you can head to your local Chrysler dealer to get it replaced before there’s further damage.

It Looks Dirty

Your air filter should be relatively easy to access once you open the hood so make a point to check it once every month or two. New air filters are light in color and get darker over time. Once it’s quite dark, or if you can see caked-on grime it’s too clogged to do its job effectively so it’s time to get a new one.

Your Exhaust Smoke Is Dark

If you start noticing dark smoke or strange sounds coming from your exhaust pipe it typically means your air filter isn’t working properly and should be changed. When the proper amount of air isn’t able to pass through the air filter it can mean that your fuel isn’t able to burn as well as it should.

Your Exhaust Smoke Is Smelly

Smelling gas when you start your engine can also mean that fuel isn’t burning the way it should be. Fuel that isn’t being utilized within the vehicle efficiently will often be pushed out through the exhaust. Getting a new air filter should solve the issue.

There’s a Lack of Power When Driving

When your air filter is clogged it can cause your vehicle to become less efficient. So, if you notice your vehicle doesn’t seem to have as much power as it once did your air filter is the first thing you should check.

Your Engine Light Has Come On

When the check engine light comes on it can mean a variety of things. Often it means that your air filter is clogged and there’s a buildup of carbon that is starting to affect the engine. Luckily, changing your air filter as soon as possible is a simple, inexpensive fix that can save your engine from incurring more damage.

The Mechanic at Your Chrysler Dealer Tells You It’s Time

As part of regular maintenance, your mechanic should be inspecting your air filter and all the other parts under your hood to make sure they are clean and in good condition. Certain types of air filters can be cleaned, but often replacement is the best option. Your mechanic should be able to tell if your air filter needs changing by inspecting it or testing it using a special tool.

The Blue Ribbon Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram service department offers the latest specialized technology and precise analysis from our fully trained auto technicians. We want to help you keep your vehicle running as smoothly as possible for a very long time. Contact us at Blue Ribbon Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Sallisaw, OK today to find out more about our vehicles or to schedule maintenance for your car.

 

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