BIG 10 TIRE PROS: Your Trusted Resource for Air Filters

There are two kinds of air filters that are used in almost every vehicle. The engine air filter is located under the hood and protects your vehicle's engine from a variety of contaminants like bugs, pollen, dirt, and water. This air filter catches anything that blows into the front of your vehicle and prevents it from causing excess wear and tear on engine parts.

The cabin air filter - whether you have your heat or A/C on or off - keeps particles like mold, pollen, dirt, dust, bugs, leaves, exhaust fumes and other air pollutants out of the air you breathe while driving. Cabin air filters also prevent any of these air pollutants from clogging up your vehicles A/C system. Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, the cabin air filter could be located under the hood, under the dash, or even behind the glove compartment.

Signs you may need to replace one of the air filters in your vehicle:

• Engine Air Filter
• Lower gas mileage than usual
• Emissions issues
• Check engine light is on
• Engine seems to be running roughly
• Cabin Air Filter
• Odd, wet, or musty smells when the heat/AC is on
• Reduced air flow coming from vents
• Increasing dust settling on interior vehicle surfaces