Air Filters

Air Filters Keep Your Nissan Breathing Clean

When keeping your car, truck, or SUV in tip-top shape, Zeigler Nissan Orland Park is always there for you. Air filters are rectangular or cylindrical elements that remove dirt, dust, pollen, and other airborne contaminants from the air entering your engine. Clean air is essential for proper combustion, as even small particles can damage cylinder walls, piston rings, and other precision-machined components. These filters also protect sensitive mass airflow sensors and throttle bodies from contamination that would affect their operation.

How Air Filters Protect Your Engine

Air filters use pleated paper or synthetic media to trap particles as air flows through to the air intake system. The filter element fits inside a housing that directs all incoming air through the filtration media before it reaches the engine. Proper sealing around the filter edges ensures no unfiltered air bypasses the element. As the filter captures contaminants, airflow resistance increases slightly until replacement becomes necessary. Clean filtration allows your engine to breathe properly, maintaining power output and fuel efficiency. The Rogue and Titan require air filters matched to their specific airflow requirements and housing configurations for proper engine protection.

Why Air Filters Get Dirty

Normal driving conditions introduce dust, pollen, leaves, and insects into the intake system, gradually loading the filter media with captured particles. Driving on unpaved roads or in dusty environments accelerates contamination significantly. Some debris may be visible on the filter surface, while microscopic particles fill the spaces between filter fibers. A severely restricted filter reduces airflow, causing reduced power, poor fuel economy, and difficulty accelerating. Genuine Nissan air filters use filter media engineered to balance filtration efficiency with airflow capacity for your specific engine requirements.

When to Replace Air Filters

Follow your maintenance schedule for air filter replacement, typically every 15,000 to 30,000 miles under normal conditions. Inspect the filter more frequently if you drive in dusty environments or on dirt roads. Replace the filter if it appears heavily soiled or if you notice reduced engine performance. We carry authentic Nissan air filters designed to fit your air filter housing precisely while providing the filtration your engine needs.

From routine maintenance to major overhauls, Zeigler Nissan Orland Park has got you covered.