McLaren is known for producing supercars with unmatched horsepower and sleek exterior designs to give drivers one of the most invigorating experiences on the road today. When owning this supercar, you want to be vigilant about its routine maintenance and care for its phenomenal engine, and that includes replacing the vehicle’s air filter.
The vehicle’s engine air filter is responsible for keeping contaminants out of your engine while still providing the engine with the air it needs to run properly. If the air filter is not replaced regularly, it can become clogged with dirt and debris, blocking the engine’s air supply and causing a variety of engine performance issues.
How Often Should the Air Filter Be Replaced
Having the air filter in your McLaren replaced is part of routine maintenance. For most vehicles, the air filter should be replaced every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, but it can depend on your type of vehicle. The McLaren owner’s manual for your vehicle should outline when the air filter needs to be replaced.
There are other factors that can play a role in how often you replace your vehicle’s air filter. For example, if you drive in environmental conditions that are sandy or dusty, then the air filter may need to be replaced more frequently. Other conditions that may require your vehicle’s air filter to be replaced more frequently include regular exposure to heavy traffic, hot weather, and unpaved roads.
If you are unsure of when the last time your vehicle’s air filter was replaced, another way to know if it needs to be replaced is to perform visual checks of the filter. The owner’s manual for your vehicle should tell you where the air filter is located in your engine bay.
New air filters are white or off white, so if your vehicle’s air filter looks gray, dirty, or full of debris, then it is time to have it replaced. If you are unsure of checking the air filter yourself due to the complexities of your McLaren model, bring your vehicle to our auto repair shop for inspection or ask our technician the next time you bring your vehicle for other routine maintenance.
Checking the air filter regularly is a good way to ensure that you replace the air filter as needed before it starts affecting your vehicle’s performance.
Signs You Should Have Your Air Filter Replaced
It is always best to have your vehicle’s air filter replaced before you begin noticing signs that it is not working properly, so try to stick to a routine maintenance schedule that has your air filter replaced in an adequate time frame. However, you may not always be able to catch it in time.
Watch out for the following signs that your vehicle may need its air filter replaced:
- Reduced Gas Mileage: This is the most common result of a clogged engine air filter, because without proper air supply, the engine has to work extra hard, and your vehicle’s gas mileage will steadily decrease. Pay attention to how often you have to fill your vehicle’s gas tank.
- Problems with the Ignition: When the air filter is dirty enough to restrict the airflow to the engine, it can cause soot residue to accumulate on the spark plugs, inhibiting their ability to function properly. This can affect your vehicle’s ignition, and you may notice that when you try to start your vehicle that it turns over slower than usual or not at all.
Manfred’s Import Auto Has You Covered
It is important for the overall health of your vehicle’s engine to have the engine air filter replaced regularly. Air filter replacements 
are usually a fairly inexpensive service. Since you have one of the most unique vehicles on the market, you will want to bring your vehicle to automotive experts that are familiar with your McLaren’s model.
At Manfred’s Import Auto, we have ASE-certified technicians that are experienced in working with a variety of import auto brands, including McLaren. Our highly-qualified automotive technicians understand each vehicle’s unique service requirements and work to ensure that you receive the best services possible in our area.
Manfred’s Import Auto is located in Cary, IL and has been serving vehicle owners in Cary, Barrington, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Lake Forest, and Lake Zurich, IL since 1986.
If your McLaren or other import automobile is in need of an air filter replacement or other service, bring it to Manfred’s Import Auto and we will keep your vehicle performing at its best.
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