Mobile Auto Truck Repair Cedar Rapids– AIR FILTER REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

What is the Air Filter all about?

Your car takes in air and passes it into the engine through the air filter. (Some cars have more than one air filter.) The air filter takes out dust, leaves, and other debris from the air before passing it into the engine where it’s mixed with fuel. The combination of air and fuel is essential for the car to run. If the air filter is dirty or clogged, it will not pass enough air into the engine, causing all sorts of problems (car may not start, engine may not run smoothly, etc.). If you use a reusable air filter (K&N), please specify that in the appointment notes, as you may just need a cleaning instead of a replacement. Unless you bought K&N filter, your car has a regular filter.

Keep in mind:

Replacing an air filter is one of the most straightforward and affordable automotive repairs.

Air filters cannot be repaired, only replaced.

How it’s done:

Remove and replace air filter.

Our recommendation:

A mechanic should inspect the air filter during every maintenance service (in cars where the filter is readily accessible).

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Air Filter?

• Engine is running rough.
• Engine may not run.
• Low gas mileage.
• Check Engine Light is on.

How important is car filter replacement and repair?

A dirty air filter is unable to keep dirt, dust, and debris from entering your engine. When your air filter is dirty, your cylinders and oil will both be subject to contamination from dirt particles in the air, because they have no alternate method of filtering the air. This contamination causes wear and tear on your engine, and also reduces your gas mileage and emissions

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COST?

The average cost for an air filter replacement is between $36 and $86. Labor costs are estimated between $17 and $45 while parts are priced between $19 and $41.

IMPORTANCE OF FILTERS

• Filters prevent dirt particles or other contaminants from entering your car’s engine, fuel and air conditioning systems.
• Every filter – air, cabin, fuel and transmission – should be as clean and debris-free as possible.
• When filters become clogged and contaminated, your car’s performance can suffer.

AIR FILTER INSTALLATION

A clean air filter works to keep harmful airborne contaminants from entering your car’s engine. Those contaminants could have a negative impact on your engine’s performance, such as reduced horsepower.

Mobile Auto Truck Repair Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids IA checks your air filter every oil change and recommends replacing it as specified by your vehicle’s manufacturer.

CABIN AIR FILTER INSTALLATION

Cabin air filters are designed to:

• Protect drivers and passengers against pollen, smoke, smog, mildew, dander, fungus, mold spores, dust, airborne allergens and other pollutants and contaminants while in their vehicle.

Replacing your cabin air filter regularly is a vital action you can take to keep all contaminants out of the air when driving.

• Inspect your cabin air filter every year or 12,000 miles.
• When it’s time, a Mobile Auto Truck Repair Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids IA specialist will install your new cabin air filter.

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION

Fuel filters are located outside the gas tank – to combat pollutants from reaching vital parts of your engine.

What happens when your Fuel Filter clogs?

• Dirt can prevent gas from reaching the engine, resulting in declining performance and poor gas mileage.
• Fuel filters require routine maintenance and should be serviced regularly.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FILTER REPLACEMENT WITH COMPLETE FLUID CHANGE

Transmission fluid lubricates your vehicle’s transmission ensuring that it sends the necessary power through your vehicle enabling it to properly run.

Why change your Transmission Filter?

• A dirty transmission filter may block the flow of transmission fluid to your vehicle’s transmission.
• Transmission filters trap potentially damaging particles while supplying the necessary amount of fluid to your transmission, prolonging its life and maximizing its efficiency.
• We recommend replacing your transmission filter as specified by your vehicle’s manufacturer.

The experts at Mobile Auto Truck Repair Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids IA will check and replace your transmission filter to keep your transmission delivering optimal results every time! Complete transmission fluid exchange is included with every automatic transmission filter replacement.