— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS.
Air filters play a vital role in preventing dirt, grit and other impurities from fouling vehicle engines. In the old days, the air filter casing was pretty easy to spot: it was round like a donut and sat right up there on top in a housing that resembles a frying pan.
At least that’s how WIZS co-host John Stevenson said he describes it. These days, however, an air filter is likely found in a rectangular housing near the inside of one of the fenders.Stevenson and colleague Bill Harris discussed the finer points of air filters on the Pop the Hood segment of The Local Skinny!
Let the folks at Advance Auto Parts help you figure out the right type for your make and model.
With just a few bits of information – make, model, year and/or the VIN – the staff at Advance Auto can help you determine the exact type of filter you need.
The air filter should be changed annually – more often, though, if you drive along dusty areas like gravel roads or other places that kicks up dirt.
A clogged air filter can affect your vehicle’s overall performance, Stevenson said.
“It can affect your gas mileage and could throw a check engine light,” he said.
And if your vehicle rolled off the assembly line earlier than 1989, don’t go looking for its cabin air filter – they were first introduced in 1989.
The information contained in this post is not advice from Advance Auto Parts or WIZS. Safety First! Always seek proper help. This is presented for its informational value on and is part of a paid advertising sponsorship.
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