# What Happens If You Don't Change Your Engine's Air Filter?

> Your car engine doesn't like to breathe through a pillow any more than you would. It needs oxygen just as badly as you need air during a sprint.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1924553/what-happens-if-engine-air-filter-isnt-changed-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688c8b9d91774683dc690116)
- **Published:** 2025-08-01
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #engine #change #doesn #filter #happens #badly #breathe #during
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