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Change Your Air Filter to Improve Performance and Fuel Economy

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Would you put dirty, sediment laden fuel into your engine? I didn't think so.

Take the same attitude towards the air that flows through your engine and change your air filter frequently.

Most vehicle manufacturers and filter suppliers recommend that the air filter in the vehicle's engine air intake system be checked at every oil change interval. This filter is usually located between the air intake hose (typically a solid plastic tube) and the intake manifold on the engine.

Air filters are inexpensive and easy to replace - don't let your engine become bogged down by a clogged air filter. This can lead to overheating and other problems and it's totally unnecessary.

Changing your air filter is easy, inexpensive and provides many benefits. Whether you change your own or take it to the dealer it's going to be one of the least expensive maintenance bills you'll ever have to pay.

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