Have you ever thought that a dirty Air Filter can have a negative impact on your car’s performance? Yes! It’s true. Here is why, in this article we will let you know how often you should change your air filter. Replacement of an engine air filter falls under the car maintenance thing, which is usually overlooked by many. It is always recommended that you replace the air filter for every 12,000 miles, more regularly if you drive where the air is particularly dirty. If you think that the air filter for your Volkswagen should be replaced with a genuine spare part, you make sure to visit PPS Motors. Since PPS Motors is an authorized Volkswagen service center in Hyderabad, it is worth visiting for any of your vehicle repairs or general servicing needs.

Newly released cars will mostly have two air filters: one for the cabin and one for the engine. The cabin air filter has to be replaced once in a while, but it should be different schedule than the engine air filter. The purpose of the engine air filter is to inhibit dust, dirt and other environmental pollutants from entering the engine. Gradually, the air filter becomes dirty and clogged, and will have to be changed.

There are many factors include in deciding how often the engine air filter needs to be replaced such as make of the vehicle, usage of the vehicle, mileage, environmental factors, pollution etc. Maintenance schedules for various brands of vehicles vary on how frequently the air filter should be replaced. On most Volkswagen engines, for example, the recommended change interval is every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever occurs first. As previously said the change interval of an air filter depends on various factors and may get shortened due to severe driving conditions, which includes heavy traffic in hot weather and everyday driving on unpaved roads or dusty conditions. These sorts of rules are applicable to other makes as well. If you continue to drive in those conditions, often the air filter will need to be changed before the interval.

Though you are not a mechanic, you will be able to tell when a filter needs replacement just by taking a closer look at it. If you discover black areas on the section through which outside air pass in, then it may be time for a changeover. Fortunately, air filters on most engines are quite easy to access and you can check the place in your owner’s manual if at all you need help.

If you can’t tell by just looking at it, but it’s been more than 12 months or 10,000 miles, you probably should get a new one (especially if you can save money by doing it yourself). However, you will be edgy if every time you get an oil change the repair shop says you also need a new air filter. We would expect drivers in most cases can drive more than a year, at least, and possibly more than 2 years between air filter replacements based on driving conditions and mileage.

Well, anytime if you are tangled when to change your Volkswagen’s air filter, PPS Motors is just a call away to book your appointment. Or you can visit your nearest PPS Motors’ authorized Volkswagen service center in Hyderabad and get every problem fixed which is bothering you from long time.

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