Ready for your first Chevy Equinox Air Filter? Those of you who purchased the first models of Chevy's new crossover mid-sized SUV have probably put enough miles on it by now to have had a few oil changes. Most "Quick-Lube" type businesses will check this out for you, but if you're one who does his own oil change and lube jobs, the air filter is an easy thing to forget. It's best not to forget it, though; it's an important part of your fuel system, and can affect gas mileage to a big degree.

The Chevy Equinox Air Filter is your engine's first line of defense against dust and dirt that can clog your entire system. An engine can still run with a dirty air filter, but the engine's air supply will literally be "choked off." (In fact, the purpose of the "choke" in older cars was to reduce the air supply to the carburetor - which facilitated cold starting on wintry mornings.) The result will be a fuel-air mixture that is too "rich" - too much gasoline and too little air.

This causes the engine to idle too quickly and run a little too hot. Ultimately, fuel consumption will increase and you may wind up with carbon deposits on the valves, reducing performance significantly. Seems like a lot of trouble for the want of a part costing well under $20. Why not just log on to our website and check out our great discount deals on the Chevy Equinox Air Filter, instead? Discover for yourself what other smart people have known for years - we are the source for all your Chevy needs.