Young flower buds are opening to the sun’s shining rays, which indicates that pollen will be pervading the air soon. Whether it’s intrusive pollen, wintery snow, or even crunchy leaves, each season comes with a difficulty that people have to face. Besides dealing with allergy season, pollen can affect your vehicle’s air filter. Here we will tell you what steps you can take to make sure your air filter is ready for spring!

A vehicle has two fundamental air filters: the cabin air filter and the engine air filter. The air intake system’s objective is to let airflow to your car’s engine. An intake system allows constant clean airflow into your engine. It obtains higher mileage and additional power for a vehicle. The air must be free of debris, dirt, dust, and of course, pollen. The engine air filter guards an engine against these particles by ensuring only unpolluted air reaches the inside of a machine.

 The intake system is in control of transporting oxygen, which is essential for combustion. An intake system consists of an air filter, a throttle, and passageways for air to reach the cylinders themselves. If an engine air filter is worn out or filthy, the chance of dirty air creeping into an engine is much greater.

While an engine air filter is in charge of an engine’s health and overall condition, the cabin air filter in a vehicle helps remove harmful pollutants, including pollen and dust. It ensures the air is clean within the car. The filter is located behind the glovebox and purifies the air that flows inside a vehicle’s HVAC system—the cabin air filters out any dust, soot, pollen, or any outside allergens.  Not changing the air filter results in the filter will become clogged.

A dirty air filter will compromise the efficiency of the filter and the car’s HVAC system. Also, a dirty engine air filter can cause engine performance problems. The cabin air filter is essential during spring. When the air is inundated with allergens is important to replace both cabin and engine air filters.

The springtime is the best time to have your cabin and engine air filters replaced. You will not worry about pollen or any other particles entering your vehicle. At Mike’s Brake & Alignment Shop, we don’t want any pollen or foreign particles entering your cabin or your engine. We can make sure to check you’re A/C and repair if needed. If your brakes or tires seem to not behaving correctly, we can make sure to check it and fix any issues you have. Ensuring your car is secure and safe while driving is not something you want to leave to chance. Please schedule an appointment today at our website to get your air filter checked.