When your engine is not performing as it should, there are a number of things that could be wrong with it. You might try changing your spark plugs and wires, cleaning your fuel injectors, or changing your oil—but have you thought about replacing your Chevrolet Suburban air filter? You may not be aware that there are quite a few problems that can be caused by a clogged or dirty Suburban air filter. Sluggish engine performance, decreased gas mileage, and hot engine running can all be the result of your air filter.

Since your engine needs oxygen to mix with the fuel in order to produce power, a clogged Chevrolet Suburban air filter is going to slow things down because air cannot get through to your cylinders. How do you know when it is time to replace your Suburban air filter? Other than the performance symptoms associated with it, you cannot always tell visually whether your air filter is clogged.

The best test for your Chevrolet Suburban air filter is to remove it from the housing and blow through it. If you can feel the air passing easily through the other side, then your air filter should be all right for a while.

However, if little or no air is reaching through the Suburban air filter, then it is time for a new one. You will need to replace your air filter at least once per year, and more often if it becomes clogged faster. If you don’t want to keep putting in new filters, you may be interested in a performance Suburban air filter that will not only give you better engine performance by allowing more air to get to your engine, but is also washable and reusable.You will find a full line of Chevrolet Suburban air filters and high performance air filters in our extensive online catalogue.