Replacing Your Land Rover Air Filter
When you own a Land Rover, you can expect superior craftsmanship and premium components, making these luxury vehicles highly sought after by drivers nationwide. Among the essential components of your Land Rover is the engine’s air filter.
In this blog post, we will cover everything you need to know about your Land Rover’s air filter – what it does, signs of wear and tear, and much more!
With that said, let’s get started…
Land Rover Air Filter: What Does It Do?
In simple terms, your Land Rover’s air filter acts as a protective barrier to shield your engine’s combustion chamber against dirt, debris and other harmful particles that can stop it from working as it should.
If these harmful particles reach the engine’s combustion chamber, over time, the dirt, debris and other harmful particles can accumulate and clog the air filter, limiting the flow of clean air to the engine. This blockage can result in engine faults, costly repairs, potential accidents, and can even affect your fuel efficiency.
Proper maintenance of the air filter is essential for keeping your Land Rover running as it should. It is important to follow the recommended maintenance and service schedule, which typically involves regular air filter changes, to make sure your vehicle continues to perform at its best.
Crucial Signs That Your Land Rover Air Filter Is Failing
There are several signs that point towards the failure of your Land Rover air filter. These include:
- Strange noises
- Exhaust emitting black smoke
- Drop in acceleration
- Lower fuel economy
- Illuminated engine light
These are just some of the indicators that your air filter may be failing and needs a replacement. If you notice any of the above signs that your Land Rover needs an air filter service, contact Shires Garage today. Book your air filter replacement today.
What Happens If I Don’t Change My Air Filter?
If you don’t regularly maintain your Land Rover air filter, it will become clogged with dirt, debris, and other harmful particles, which will restrict the flow of clean air to your engine. As a result, your engine may experience decreased performance and reduced fuel efficiency.
An insufficient supply of clean air to the engine’s combustion chamber can cause problems such as lack of power, uneven idling, higher emissions, and potential engine failure.
Neglecting to replace your Land Rover’s air filters can lead to expensive repairs and a shortened lifespan for your vehicle. It is vital to regularly change the air filters to keep the engine performing as it should.
Don’t let your air filter impact your wallet! Give our team at Shires Garage a call today and we will be happy to book you in for an air filter service.
The Benefits of Replacing Your Land Rover Air Filter
Regularly maintaining and changing your Land Rover’s air filter provides many benefits to the performance of your vehicle. The filter prevents harmful particles from entering the engine, which could eventually lead to engine failure, so it’s important not to ignore regular air filter replacements.
By regularly replacing your air filter, you will benefit from the following:
Increased fuel efficiency: A dirty or damaged air filter can reduce the amount of clean air that flows into your engine, causing it to work harder and use more fuel. Since every litre of fuel requires over 10,000 litres of oxygen to burn efficiently, it’s crucial to ensure that your Land Rover’s air flow is not restricted.
Reduced emissions: When the air filter becomes dirty or damaged, the restricted airflow to the engine can increase exhaust emissions, contributing to pollution and creating a negative impact on the environment.
Prolongs engine life: A clean air filter will stop dust and debris from the outside air entering the engine’s combustion chamber, in turn this will prolong the lifespan of your engine.
The Recommended Land Rover Replacement Interval Schedule
Your Land Rover’s engine needs a constant flow of clean air in order to continue to work at its best. For this to happen, your Land Rover will need the air filter replaced regularly.
Typically, air filters are recommended to be replaced every 15,000 to 30,000 miles or every 12 to 24 months, whichever comes first. However, these figures can vary, so it’s important to refer to the specific recommendations for your Land Rover model.
If you require assistance in choosing the appropriate air filter replacement interval for your Land Rover, don’t hesitate to speak to our technicians at Shires Garage today for a quick but high-quality fix.
How Do I Change the Air Filter in My Land Rover?
You can change the air filter yourself, but we don’t recommend that! It’s best to have an experienced mechanic with the specialised tools complete the job to ensure a proper replacement of your air filter. Changing the air filter yourself could also void your warranty.
So we suggest you always allow a reputable garage, such as Shires Garage to handle the repair for you. Not only do we have the expertise, but we also use genuine Land Rover parts or high-quality replacements for all our servicing and Land Rover maintenance repairs. Let us save you time and ensure the job is done correctly with a first-time fix.
However, if you have the confidence to replace the air filter yourself, then you can follow our guide below.
First of all, you will need to order the new air filter you wish to fit. We will always recommend using a genuine Land Rover air filter or a high-quality equivalent.
Let’s get into the fix…
- Gather the necessary tools: You will typically need a screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on your Land Rover’s fasteners) and a new air filter that is compatible with your Land Rover model.
- Locate the air filter housing: The air filter housing is usually located in the engine compartment. Refer to your Land Rover’s owner’s manual to find the exact location if you’re unsure.
- Remove the air filter housing cover: Depending on your Land Rover model, the housing cover may be secured with screws or clips. Use the appropriate tool to remove them and carefully lift off the cover.
- Take out the old air filter: Once the housing cover is removed, you will see the old air filter inside. Gently lift it out and set it aside.
- Inspect the old air filter: Take a moment to inspect the old air filter for any signs of excessive dirt, debris, or damage. If it appears clogged or dirty, it’s definitely time for a replacement.
- Clean the air filter housing: Before installing the new air filter, clean the inside of the housing to remove any loose debris or dirt. You can use a soft cloth or a small brush for this purpose.
- Install the new air filter: Take the new air filter and align it properly inside the housing. Make sure it fits snugly and is positioned correctly according to the arrows or instructions on the filter. Double-check that the filter is properly seated and secured in place.
- Reattach the air filter housing cover: Carefully put the housing cover back in place and secure it using the screws or clips you removed earlier. Ensure that the cover is properly aligned and fastened securely.
- Close the bonnet: Once the air filter housing cover is secured, close the bonnet of your Land Rover.
By completing these steps, you have now replaced the air filter within your Land Rover.
If all that sounds like a bit too much hard work, give us a call here at Shires Garage and let us replace the air filter for you!
In Summary
The air filter in your Land Rover protects the engine’s combustion chamber against dirt, debris and other harmful particles that, over time, will reduce the performance of your engine. This can lead to costly repairs if left unattended. So it’s important that you maintain and service your vehicle regularly.
If you neglect regular Land Rover maintenance and servicing, the air filter will block and restrict clean air from flowing through the engine, resulting in engine malfunction. When your engine’s air filter fails, you may hear strange noises, see black smoke coming from your exhaust, experience a loss of power when accelerating, and notice a lower fuel economy plus the engine light may illuminate on your dashboard.
At Shires Garage, we have a team of Land Rover specialists ready to assist you with checking and replacing your Land Rover’s engine air filter. Why spend your valuable free time attempting to replace an air filter when we can do it for you? Save time and stress maintaining your Land Rover with Shires Garage, and avoid future repairs by having an expert replace the air filter for you.
Give us a call today on 01458 250570 for your Land Rover air filter replacement.
