What the Engine Air Filter Does

Just like you, your Chevy model's engine needs air to function. It draws this air from outside; as you might expect, this means that it's full of airborne contaminants. If these got into your engine's combustion chambers, they could damage the engine. This is where the engine air filter comes into play. It keeps the contaminants from getting into your engine, enabling continued high-quality performance.

Why the Engine Air Filter Needs To Be Replaced

The longer the engine air filter stays in place, the more pollutants it blocks. However, as it blocks these contaminants, it becomes clogged. This then makes it harder for air to get through. This can cause performance problems for your engine, as the fuel-to-air ratio will be thrown out of whack. As a result, you may experience increased emissions, decreased fuel efficiency, and decreased horsepower. The good news? Having your engine air filter replaced at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet near West Jefferson, Ohio, is a quick and easy fix to this problem.

When To Change Your Engine Air Filter

The historic recommendation was to change the engine air filter every 45,000 miles or before if the filter is visibly filthy. We have found that in many cases, vehicles that run in dirty environments will need their engine air filter changed annually. Newer Chevrolet models make things easier: they have an engine air filter monitor that assesses the status of the air filter and gives you an alert when the filter becomes dirty and clogged. If you have a Chevrolet Engine Air Filter Monitor, it has sensors that provide you with a precision reading of the engine air filter’s integrity and tells you exactly when to change it. In these models, you can turn the odometer stem to "Air Filter Life" to know exactly how much life is left in your Chevrolet Air Filter. Newer Chevrolet models will give you a filter life reading with one of five possibilities:

Choose OEM Engine Air Filters from Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet

When it comes to something as important as keeping your engine protected, it's best to choose the high-quality parts that were designed for your Chevy. At Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet near Grove City, Ohio, we stock OEM GM and ACDelco parts, including OEM engine air filters. Whether you replace your engine air filter on your own or you like leaving things to the pros, you can trust the high quality of the parts you'll get here.