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Spring is the Best Time to Change Your Air Filter

Springtime is in the air and it is a time to celebrate. We have plenty of things to be joyful about in the spring. Birds are chirping and flowers are blooming. It may rain a bit more than some of us like, but it’s still better than being stuck in winter. 

The only downside to spring being in the air is that there is also a lot of pollen in the air. It might not bother some of us, but to others, it can be incredibly annoying. Thankfully, we have air filters that can sort some of that out. We’ll show you why spring is the perfect time to think about replacing the filters in your car. 

Should You Change Air Filters in the Spring? 

There is technically never a bad time to change the air filters in your car. Every car has two different filters, one for the engine and one for the cabin. Both serve important protective services for your car. The engine filter prevents things from getting into your engine, and the cabin air filter prevents things from getting into your cabin. 

Hand adjusting something in the engine
Mechanic looking over an engine

Letting those filters remain dirty can lead to reduced fuel economy and a terrible smell in your cabin. It also means that pollen and other allergens may still get in because the filter is not able to work up to its full potential. We suggest having your filters replaced and changed around every 19,000km to ensure they are always working their best. 


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Air Filter Service in Listowel, ON 

When it comes time to swap your air filters or take care of any other service your car may need, then come on down to Stop 23 and schedule an appointment with our technicians. If you have any questions, then please give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.