Air Filter Information

Why an Air Filter is Important?

The purpose of the engine air filter is to clean the enormous amount of air used by the engine — a car’s engine can use more than 10,000 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel burned. An air filter’s job is to trap dust and dirt particles, keeping them from entering the vehicle’s engine. Dirt can cause damage to engine cylinder walls, main bearings, pistons and piston rings, contribute to sludge in motor oil and ultimately have a negative impact on the life and economy of a vehicle. Dirty air filters are often the cause of poor acceleration, poor overall engine performance and a decrease in efficient gas mileage. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, clogged air filters can reduce gas mileage by 10 percent adding 15 cents to the cost of every gallon of gasoline. The quality of the air filter determines how well it traps dirt.

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