Did you know that just like your lungs, your vehicle needs oxygen to breathe? The oxygen is mixed with your fuel in your combustion cylinders, where it is rapidly burned in order to create the power your engine uses to run. Since air is often full of dust, particles, and grime, particularly in your engine bay, you have a Ford Taurus air filter to keep these things out of your engine’s air supply. Unlike your fuel filter and your oil filter, which are difficult to get to, you will find your Taurus air filter located right near the top of your engine in a plastic housing.

Since it is easy to get to your air filter, it should be easy to maintain your engine by replacing the filter when necessary. Your Ford Taurus air filter can get pretty dirty and clogged as it traps all those contaminants in the fibers and keeps them from entering your cylinders.

You should replace your Taurus air filter at least once a year, and more often if you live in a dusty climate or put a lot of miles on your engine. In fact, since it doesn’t hurt to change your air filter, you may want to install a clean filter at every other oil change. Another option for keeping your Ford Taurus air filter in good shape is to invest in a high-flow performance air filter. Not only does a performance air filter give you more horsepower by getting more oxygen into your cylinders, but it also saves you money because it is washable and reusable, so you may never have to buy another air filter again.You will find a full line of Taurus air filters and high-flow performance air filters in our vast and easy to search online catalogue.