Posted on 11/3/2025
Your car’s engine needs air just like you do. But what happens when that air is full of dust, pollen, and road debris? That’s where your engine air filter steps in and if you haven’t checked or replaced it lately, it could be silently hurting your car’s performance, fuel efficiency, and even long-term reliability. At Import Auto Specialists in San Diego, we’ve been keeping vehicles running clean since 1996. Today, we’re diving into a small but mighty component that plays a big role in your vehicle’s health: the engine air filter. What Does an Engine Air Filter Actually Do? Think of your engine as a set of lungs. To run efficiently, it needs a constant flow of clean air to mix with fuel for combustion. The engine air filter’s job is to block contaminants—like dust, sand, insects, and debris—from entering your engine and causing damage. Over time, especially in a place like San Diego where dry, dusty conditi ... read more