Ron's Auto Repair Center
2310 SE 5th St, Ames, IA 50010 515.232.8555

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When it Comes to Air Filters, Change is Good (Clogged Air Filter)

Engine air filters may not seem like a big deal, but when they’re clogged up with dirt, dust, and insects, your engine could wind up choking for air and not delivering you the power and performa...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025

It's (Not) Complicated (Engine Air Filter)

While many components of your vehicle are complex and composed of lots of mechanical and electrical parts, there's one that isn't complicated but still important.  It's your engine air filter. (A...
Published on: Oct 06, 2024

Engine Air Filter

Today we want to talk about your engine air filter.That's the filter that cleans the air before it's burned in your engine. Many people in Ames wonder how often they should change their engine air fil...
Published on: Oct 09, 2023

Simple Answers from Ron's Auto Repair Center: Engine Air Filter

{{ image('MzQ5') }} Question:What's the harm in putting off replacing my engine air filter a little longer? Ron's Auto Repair Center Answer:That's a fair question from Ames drivers because the harm ...
Published on: May 29, 2023

Engine Air Filter Basics for Ames

Today in the Ron's Auto Repair Center car care blog, we want to talk about your engine air filter. That's the filter that cleans the air before it's burned in your engine. Ames residents wonder how of...
Published on: Jul 02, 2020

Engine Air Filter

Today we want to talk about your engine air filter.  That’s the filter that cleans the air before it’s burned in your engine.  People wonder how often they should change their en...
Published on: Mar 25, 2020

Simple Answers from Ron's Auto Repair Center: Engine Air Filter

Question What’s the harm in putting off replacing my engine air filter a little longer? Answer That’s a fair question because the harm takes a while to manifest.  Let’s take ...
Published on: Dec 16, 2017

MAF Sensor and Engine Air Filter

Today's Ron's Auto Repair Center post focuses on the importance of protecting your mass air flow sensor or MAF. Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. The amount is controlled by...
Published on: Sep 06, 2017