Filters
Changing your carīs filters on a regular basis can have a significant impact on engine life and performance. A clogged air or fuel filter can cause poor performance, cost you at the fuel pump, and shorten engine life. This simple procedure guards against that.
How often should you do this? A good rule of thumb is once or twice a year, or roughly once every 2,000 km (12,000 miles).
So where is the air filter located? The air filter is typically enclosed in a black plastic casing near the center-top of the engine. It should be the largest non-metal assembly you see, about the size of a small shoebox. Here is a list of K&N Air Filter Replacements for Mazda Cars, Nissan Cars, GMC Cars, Lexus Cars, Toyota Cars and Jeeps.
Besides air filter there are other filters that need to be changed regularly. They are Air Intake Systems, Oil Filters, Fuel Filters and even Cabin Filters.
Fuel Filter Replacement
This is a more difficult procedure, as finding the thing can be half the battle. It's typically located near the top-center of the engine, close to the air filter, although sometimes, with more modern cars, it's actually built into the fuel tank and is a job more suited to your mechanic.
Remember, next to changing your oil and oil filter, replacing your air and fuel filters on a regular basis is the single most important act of maintenance you can perform for your engine. Do it, and your engine will thank you by giving you many hundreds hour of trouble-free driving.
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