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Preventative maintenance, big or small, is essential to keeping your vehicle operational. Changing your motor oil is the most basic maintenance to ensure that your engine will stay dependable and work every day you need it. It is important to know when to change your oil as it also depends on your location, your vehicle’s type, […]
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Now that we’ve covered driving habits and the car filters available for your vehicle, let’s look at what goes into replacing a car filter. Specialty tools are a great investment because they make the job easier, which in turn makes it easier for you to keep up with critical maintenance.
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This month, we’re talking car filters, including engine oil filters, engine air filters, and cabin air filters. There’s more to them than you might think! For the average driver, standard car filters are just fine. But sometimes, special driving conditions call for more specific types of car filters.
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Installing new filters every 6 to 12 months (depending on how much you drive) is an important part of vehicle maintenance. Many drivers leave this task to their local trusted mechanic. But whether you’re replacing an engine filter or a cabin air filter, the basic instructions can be found in your owner’s manual. Why not do it […]
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Car filters catch contaminants and prevent issues such as excessive engine wear and cabin air pollution. But filtering through the countless filter options available can feel very overwhelming.
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A gasoline engine needs three things to function: air, fuel and spark. Reduce or contaminate any one of those three components and your engine loses fuel economy, driveability, and performance. Additionally, if the air is dirty, the life expectancy of your engine is greatly reduced. We are focusing on the air component, specifically, keeping it clean […]
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Yes, unhealthy and unpleasant air is everywhere, but why allow it to funnel into your car and make even the shortest drives unbearable? A new cabin air filter improves the air quality in your car dramatically. Here are 5 things you may not know about cabin air filters and how they make your vehicle a healthier, more […]
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The air filter is a crucial part of your vehicle’s fuel system. The air filter provides clean air to a vehicle’s fuel injection system, and, if it becomes clogged or dirty, it can cause your car to idle or run roughly and reduce gas mileage. The PCV valve helps prevent the release of gas fumes […]
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Why change your fuel filter? Dirt is the #1 enemy of your engine’s fuel system. Even the smallest piece of dirt can damage a fuel injector, resulting in erratic performance, poor gas mileage and, in some cases, complete engine shutdown. A clean fuel filter is one of the best ways to ensure dependable, trouble-free performance. […]
