Air filter
Also asked for as: air filter, air cleaner
What it does
Keeps dust out of the engine intake. A clogged one costs power and fuel.
Signs it needs replacing
- Poor pickup
- Fuel average drops
- Filter element looks dark and packed with dust
What to tell the shop
- Vehicle make, model and model year
- Engine size, and whether it is manual or automatic
- The number printed on the old part, or a photo of it
- Whether you want genuine, OEM or a local replacement