We offer many services, but one that we think you deserve the most here at your trusted Tempe auto repair and Mesa auto repair is as simple as changing your air filter. An air filter is just a small component of the amazing systems which make up your vehicle and keep it running at optimal performance. However, without a clean air filter, the air inside of your vehicle may actually be more polluted than the air outside. Pollen, mold, dust, and other particles can get trapped inside your vehicle. The cabin air filter’s job is to trap these particles and pollutants before they even get inside and filters out odors and smoke. People who suffer from seasonal allergies really appreciate a clean cabin air filter.

So what is a cabin air filter? According to one auto repair information website, “the cabin air filter is a high particulate filtration medium that goes that is attached to the outside air intake of your vehicle’s ventilation system. This device helps to improve air quality and filter out pollution from the air that circulates inside the vehicle. Most air filters are made from a pleated paper construction, using a variety of different filtration media.”

Tempe auto repair and Mesa auto repair shops know well what kinds of particles can clog air filters. With the strong Arizona dust storms and everyday high pollen counts, we need clean air filters which will save the air we breathe in our vehicles. Any part of the car that takes in fluids or air from the environment should have a way of separating the good from the bad which is why cars have air filters and fuel filters. While they require regular maintenance, it is one of the simplest and least expensive — and most important — maintenance procedures you can perform for your car. Changing your car’s filters on a regular basis can have a significant impact on engine life and performance. It doesn’t take long, saves you money, and sends your car down the road refreshed and renewed. A clogged air or fuel filter can cause poor performance, poor fuel mileage and reduced engine life. It will also help improve the circulation and performance of your air conditioning system, and can also help improve the quality of air that is circulated through your car.

Any trusted Tempe auto repair or Mesa auto repair shops will provide quality vehicle maintenance that will extend the life of the most important parts of your vehicle. Check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended intervals. If the manual’s not available, a good rule of thumb is: air filter replacement every 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first); fuel filter replacement every 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first). We recommend you also discuss this with your Tempe mechanic as well who can give you good information. Have your air filter changed today!