How Often and Where Do I Change My Engine Air Filter?

The engine air filter is an important guardian of the heart of heavy equipment. It is silent but irreplaceable. In this article, MyMROmarts will take you through what an engine air filter does, when to change it, how to change it, and where to go to buy the right engine air filter element replacement.

 

What Does an Engine Air Filter Do?

The engine is like a fitness expert, and the air filter is his ‘protective mask’. When air enters the engine, the air filter is responsible for filtering out dust, sand, bugs, and other impurities from the air. In other words, the air filter only allows clean air into the engine. This effectively improves the combustion efficiency and longevity of the engine.

 

Imagine if there was no air filter, the impurities in the air would go directly into the engine. It's like throwing a handful of sand in precision gear, and wear and tear is an inevitable thing. When an engine has an air filter, all of these troubles can be solved.

 

How Often to Change Engine Air Filter?

There's no one-size-fits-all answer to replacement intervals, and MyMROmarts recommends that you replace it every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. However, it depends on your driving conditions and habits. If you regularly drive heavy equipment on dusty conditions like rural dirt roads, you'll need to check and change your air filter more often.

 

How can you tell if it's time to replace it? An easy way is to check the filter regularly. If the filter becomes dark and dusty, it's time for a new one. Replacing the filter will reduce the rate of fuel consumption and improve engine performance.

 

How to Change Engine Air Filter?

It is not difficult to change the engine air filter by yourself. Here are the simple steps:

1. Locate the air filter housing

Usually located inside the engine, it is a square or round plastic container.

2. Open the air filter housing

Depending on the model, you will need to unscrew the screws or loosen the clips.

3. Remove the old filter

Carefully remove the old filter and remember the direction in which it was installed.

4. Install the new filter

Put the new filter in the correct direction and make sure it seals well.

5. Close the air filter housing

Retighten the screws or fasten the clips of the filter.

After completing the above steps, your heavy-duty equipment will look like new! The entire process takes only a few minutes, but the benefits are long-lasting.

 

Where to Buy Replacement Brand Engine Air Filter?

If you are looking for quality and affordable replacement engine air filters, MyMROmarts is the place to go.

MyMROmarts offers a wide range of replacement engine air filter elements covering many well-known brands such as CAT Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Komatsu, and Kubota. Contact us with your make and model and let us help you find the right aftermarket air filter.

Taking care of your engine with care starts with a small air filter. We hope this article has helped you better understand the importance of engine air filters, so get moving!