Engine Air Filter Replacement
Come to Volkswagen of Winchester in Winchester, VA for Engine Air Filter Replacement Service
The engine in your Volkswagen has been specifically designed to deliver an impressive combination of power and efficiency. To ensure that your engine continues to deliver, you will need to have the engine air filter replaced at the recommended intervals. When the time comes for your VW to have its engine air filter replaced, we invite you to come to Volkswagen of Winchester, serving Stephens City and Kernstown, Virginia. Find out more on this page!
What Does the Engine Air Filter Do?
Vehicles with gasoline-powered engines need four things to run: fuel, compression, spark, and air (diesel engines don't require spark, but they do need all other things). The air that enters your engine comes from outside, which is why the engine air filter is so important. It makes sure that outside contaminants like dirt, road grime, rocks, bugs, dust, pollen, and all other kinds of contaminants do not enter your VW vehicle's engine. If these contaminants were to get into the engine, they would cause lots of damage.
Why Does My VW Model's Engine Air Filter Need To Be Replaced?
The more contaminants the engine air filter keeps from the engine, the more clogged it will become. All the contaminants will slowly build up until it's harder for air to get through to the engine. As less air gets through, the fuel to air ratio may become rich. This happens when there is too much fuel and not enough air, which can negatively affect your engine. A rich fuel to air ratio can cause decreased engine performance, and eventually, it can stop your engine from running at all. Because of this, it is important to have the engine air filter changed regularly.
Schedule Your Engine Air Filter Replacement Service at Volkswagen of Winchester, Serving Middletown and Armel, VA
When your VW needs an engine air filter replacement, we make it easy. We carry these filters in our parts store, so you can pick one up if you prefer replacing it yourself. If you would rather have the professionals handle it, you can give us a call or use our online service scheduler. Our service department is open six days a week for your convenience, and our regularly updated service coupons are great ways to save on service. We look forward to helping you keep your VW model at its best here at Volkswagen of Winchester, your local Volkswagen service center.