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Filter Service
Why having clean filters is important?
Scheduled maintenance can help your vehicle performance and save you money on gas. A vehicle with clean filters runs more efficiently than one with dirty filters because there are fewer impurities to bog down your engine. And fewer impurities means the engine doesn’t have to work as hard – and this all adds up to better driving day-to-day, and an engine that runs longer.
Clean Air Filters:
- Trap dirt particles that can damage your engine
- Optimize the mix of fuel and air in your engine, which equals better fuel economy
- Improve horsepower and engine performance
- Clean the air you breathe from dust, pollen and other airborne particles
- Optimize your heating and cooling system
- Optimize your fuel flow
- Protect your fuel injection components from impurities
And, having a clean air filter can also improve your gas mileage by as much as 10%. Source: www.fueleconomy.gov
Do you need a new air filter?
Check your owner’s guide for instructions on removing your air filter. If you see dirt or debris in the filter, it may be time for a new one. Dirt and dust can clog the filter and break down your oil, reducing performance.
Your air filter might need replacement if you:
- Feel decreased engine performance
- Experience jerky or slow acceleration
- Experience reduced gas mileage
- Hear coughing or spitting when your vehicle is idling
Do you need a new fuel filter?
Your fuel filter might need replacement if you:
- Feel your car jerk at high rpms
- Experience an engine that doesn’t start (Check your battery and ignition system first)
Do you need a new cabin air filter? A dirty cabin air filter won’t necessarily affect the way your vehicle drives, but it does affect the air you breathe through your ventilation, heating and air conditioning system. It helps to reduce pollen, dust, mold and other airborne particles, which is good for allergies. If your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter, it should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
Which filters are right for your vehicle? The most important rule of thumb to follow when having filters replaced on your vehicle is to make sure they meet or exceed the original equipment standards. If you get them anywhere but a Ford Dealership, you might not get as high a quality filter, which means your vehicle could be running with more impurities.
When you come in for filter service at Mike Dorian Ford in Clinton Township, Michigan, ask for Motorcraft® filters, which are engineered and designed specifically for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. They meet original equipment standards, which means you get the same level of quality as you did when you first bought your vehicle.
How can you keep your vehicle driving at its best with clean filters?
The best thing you can do for your vehicle is to get scheduled maintenance at our Dealership. Most vehicle maintenance schedule includes:
- Routine air and cabin air filter inspections
- Fuel filter replacement every 15,000 miles
- Air Filter replacement every 15,000 miles