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September 17, 2014
Hey Loves Park drivers - this is something really amazing: For every gallon of gas your SUV burns, it uses 12,000 gallons of air. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.
That’s like a hundred gallons of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very essential but inexpensive part that has to do a tremendous amount of work. And when it works, everything goes well. But, when it doesn’t, well, it can lead to expensive problems. Of course, your auto maker recommends how often to change your air filter. But like most service intervals, where and how you drive your car in Illinois affects when your filter needs to be changed.
Dusty conditions around Chicago or polluted city driving means you’ll need to change your filter more often. Your friendly Tuffy Rockford technician can check your filter for you. In fact, it’s often a routine part of an oil change.
When you think about it, a clogged air filter won’t allow as much air through as a clean filter. Your SUV needs this air to efficiently burn its fuel, giving you better fuel economy and performance.
Dirtier filters don’t work as well as clean ones. A filter can only hold so much, after that, it allows dirt to pass right into your engine. Air filters come in all shapes and sizes. They also come in different grades. There are high performance air filters available for most cars. These high performance filters are a little more costly in Loves Park , but they increase horsepower and may improve gas mileage to boot.
So it's essential for Loves Park motorists to have their air filter checked. If it needs replacing, it doesn’t cost very much at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park and it should easily pay for itself in better MPG before your next oil change.
Stop by Tuffy Rockford at 6574 E. Riverside, Loves Park , Illinois 61111, and we'll take a look at your air filter for you. Feel free to give us a call at 815.639.1239 to make an appointment.
Tuffy Rockford
6574 E. Riverside
Loves Park , Illinois 61111
815.639.1239
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