Combustion is a chemical process that requires three things in order to happen: fuel, ignition, and oxygen. You know where the fuel comes from, as you fill up your car with it every time your gas tank gets low. The ignition is provided initially by sparks from the battery and then from the alternator shortly thereafter. The oxygen is all around us, so your engine filters air from outside and uses that air for combustion. At Street Volkswagen of Amarillo, we offer engine air filter replacements for when your filter gets dirty.
Fresh air is all around us, but it’s not entirely free of things other than air. The outside air can carry dirt, exhaust, bugs, and other particles in it, and none of these are good to have in your engine during combustion. That’s why the engine air filter catches everything from the outside before it goes into your engine, and it’s why your engine air filter can get dirty and need replacement.
The engine air filter is designed to keep your air clean, but over time it can get dirty and even clogged with the detritus it filters out. That’s why Volkswagen recommends you change your air filter every 15,000 to 30,000 miles, depending on how it looks when inspected. If you drive on unpaved roads or on dirt a lot, you might need an engine air filter change more frequently. The important thing is to have your air filters checked regularly to see if they need changing.
Even something as simple as an engine air filter needs to be of the highest quality to get your car working properly. Since the engine air filter determines what air goes in for combustion, you’re entrusting your engine’s cleanliness and quality to that filter, so it’s best to have the genuine Volkswagen filter that was meant for your car. Our service center has OEM engine air filters available for your replacement so that your engine can get the right amount and quality of air for combustion.
We’re the main providers of Volkswagen engine air filter replacements for Amarillo, Claude, Panhandle, Vega, Canyon, and the surrounding areas. We provide service for any type of Volkswagen vehicle, including the Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Passat, and more. Our comfortable waiting area has flat-screen TVs for your entertainment and free Wi-Fi to keep you connected while you wait, so set up your appointment with our online scheduler today!