Robert Thomas, Director of Service at the Frank Myers Auto Maxx Auto Service Center, says that changing your car’s filter on a regular basis can have a significant impact on engine life and performance.  “A clogged air filter can cause poor fuel mileage and reduce engine life so it is important to monitor your vehicle’s air filter. It is hard to give a specific time or mileage frame because the life of the filter depends on how much crud it ingests. A filter that last 20,000 miles on a vehicle driven on highways may only last a few months along country roads of gravel.  Changing it annually, or about every 15,000 miles, seems to be a good recommendation for the average driver.”  

Can You Change Your Own Air Filter?

A lot of Winston-Salem used car drivers ask, “Can I change my filter on my own?” There are vehicles that can be done quite easy, others might require a little more work.  Most dealerships will replace your car’s air filter for no labor charge.  According to Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto, the average filter cost around $30 and notes that many filters that appear to be dirty are in fact still good and do not really need to be replaced. So it’s best to have a trained service technician like the ones at Frank Myers Auto Maxx check the status.

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Frank Myers Auto Maxx
4200 North Patterson Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
336-767-3432
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