Lynch Ford Chevrolet

Lynch Ford Chevrolet

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Don't Let Pollen Hide Out in Your Air Filters

Have you noticed a lot more pollen on your dashboard, or maybe an unpleasant smell in your car that you can't seem to get rid of? Does your engine feel sluggish lately? Pollen could be the problem. Spring pollen seems to find its way into every nook and cranny, including your cabin and engine air filters.

Your engine air filter takes the outside air, which is laden with pollen, dust, bugs, and other particles, and cleans it before the air is pulled into your engine. The filter is essential to preserving the life of your engine. Without it, your fuel and engine oil would become very dirty, and it wouldn't take long for catastrophic failure. Over time, your air filter will become clogged with the particles it keeps out of your engine, resulting in restricted airflow, sluggish acceleration, and poor fuel economy.

Your cabin air filter is less critical for your engine but more critical for passenger comfort. The cabin air filter cleans the air from outside that enters your car, through the air vents. It catches all of the pollen, dirt, dust, bugs, and other particles that you don't want inside your car. It helps clean and improves the quality of the air you breathe when you're traveling. It also helps keep your interior clean, by blocking the pollen and dust from entering through your ventilation system.

Much like your engine air filter, you may not realize it needs attention until you have problems. Your cabin air filter won't make your car run poorly, but it will make your car smell less pleasant. As buildup accumulates on the filter, it may have bugs, mold, and allergens lodged inside. Regularly inspecting, cleaning, and replacing this filter will help you breathe easier.

Keep both your engine and yourself healthy by regularly cleaning or replacing your air and cabin air filters. The service technicians at Lynch Ford Chevrolet are happy to help keep your car's many filters free of build-up. Contact us online to schedule your service today!