For combustion to take place, and your car to move, the mix of fuel and air in the combustion chamber must be correct. The ratio is 1:10,000 of fuel to air, and if this ratio is not correct your car will not operate efficiently. All of the air that enters your engine comes through the car air filter, so the filter must be replaced when necessary. In Rochester, MN we can help you when you need a new filter installed.
Do You Need a New Car Air Filter From Your Mazda Dealer in Rochester?
When you put your foot on the gas, your car should respond almost instantly, If there is a delay, it can be due to a worn air filter. The air filter filters the air your engine needs, but if it is clogged with dirt the airflow will be restricted. A lack of air causes a reduction in the air-fuel mix, and this results in inefficient combustion since the excess fuel is wasted.
Your engine will not only waste fuel, but the damage done to the spark plugs by inefficient burning will reduce your car’s power too. When we replace the air filter, you will immediately notice an increase in your car’s acceleration.
Reduced Engine Performance
Some of the unburnt fuel from a low air-fuel mix forms a sooty residue on the spark plugs. This residue affects the spark plug’s ability to spark, and this can result in engine misfires when you try and start your car.
You will also experience rough idling as the damaged spark plugs have increased difficulty in properly combusting the fuel. Our technicians will replace the damaged spark plugs when we replace your air filter, and this should correct the problem.
Check Engine Light Goes On
The check engine light goes on when sensors in your engine detect problems. If your air filter is the problem, the inefficient burning of fuel causes a build-up of carbon deposits in your engine and this triggers the warning light.
Dirty Air Filter
A dirty air filter is easy to check by its color. A new air filter is white or cream, but as it filters dirt and debris it starts to change color. If you examine your filter and it is brown or black, it’s definitely time to change the filter. We will change the filter, and also check for signs of damage to the spark plugs and other components, and we can replace them too if needed.
Your Mazda’s engine provides you with excellent performance, but it can only work at its best if it is correctly maintained. If you find that your car is showing signs of an air filter problem, call our service department right away at Rochester Mazda. Our Mazda-trained technicians are experts at finding and repairing any possible issue with your vehicle. They will examine your car and they can replace the damaged air filter quickly and easily. We always have a stock of genuine OEM filters available.
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