How Often to Change Your Engine Air Filter

Dirty Engine Air Filter

Wondering “How often should you change your engine air filter?” Most automakers recommend installing a new air filter every 30,000 to 45,000 miles though the exact time will depend on your vehicle’s make and model. Be sure to look at your owner’s manual for the most accurate information. If you can’t locate your owner’s manual, feel free to reach out to Spitzer CDJR St Marys. Otherwise, learn more about how often to change your engine air filter below!

What Does an Engine Air Filter Do?

Now that you understand how often you should change your engine air filter and where to look for the right information for your vehicle, let’s talk a bit more about what this filter does. An engine air filter keeps dirt, dust, sand, and other contaminants from getting inside the engine. 

Over time, the filter can get dirty and clogged, making it less effective and negatively affecting your vehicle performance on the roads of Johnsonburg. Here are some warning signs to look out for that your engine air filter should be replaced before you resume back to your Kersey drives: 

  • Sluggish acceleration
  • Misfiring spark plugs
  • Black smoke from the exhaust
  • Service Engine lightcomes on

Another reason why you should know how often to change your engine air filter is that a clogged or dirty engine air filter can also affect gas mileage. You may or may not notice the impact, but you’ll want to avoid paying for more gas than you need to! 

Factors that Impact How Often to Change Engine Air Filter

While there’s a general answer to “How often you should change your engine air filter?” the answer for you might change if you often drive on dirt or gravel roads, or in heavy traffic on hot days. If you do any of those things in Ridgeway, you should change the filter more often. 

Learn More Car Maintenance Tips from Spitzer CDJR St Marys 

Whether you’d like to tune your car for spring or watch videos to learn more about vehicle maintenance, Spitzer CDJR St Marys has the right resources for you. Check out our available guides now that you know about engine air filter replacement!

  • No Charge Worry-Free Maintenance
  • Confidence with Vehicle Protection
  • Dedicated 24/7 Owner Support
  • VIP Access to Jeep Brand Events
  • No Charge Worry-Free Maintenance
  • Confidence with Vehicle Protection
  • Dedicated 24/7 Owner Support
  • VIP Access to Jeep Brand Events
  • Five year coverage on retail purchases
  • No Charge Worry-Free Maintenance
  • Confidence with Vehicle Protection
  • Dedicated 24/7 Owner Support
  • VIP Access to Ram Brand Events
  • This vehicle is being built now. Contact dealer to reserve this vehicle and discuss options for locking in pricing and eligible incentives.
  • Vehicles identified as “Being Built” are pre-production vehicles that are not yet on the dealer’s lot or in transit. Pre-production computer-generated images may be shown and may not be representative of the vehicle listed.
  • MSRP for standard equipment plus optional equipment listed. Vehicle delivery date and other vehicle information, including pricing and incentives, are subject to change until the vehicle build is complete.
  • MSRP excludes additional charges including without limitation any delivery fees, government fees and taxes, title and registration fees, finance, filing and processing charges, emission testing charge, accessories and upfits.

Saved Vehicles

You don't have any saved vehicles!

Look for this Save icon

Once you've saved some vehicles, you can view them here at any time.

Spitzer CDJR St Marys 41.411083177242645, -78.56148248095167.