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Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Rockford

April 28, 2024

Many Loves Park car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filters are a leading cause of mass air flow sensor failure – and these babies can cost several hundred dollars to replace in Loves Park.

Change your vehicle air filter at Tuffy Rockford when it's dirty. Your vehicle engine will thank you.

Give us a call.

Tuffy Rockford
6574 E. Riverside
Loves Park, Illinois 61111
815.639.1239

 

 

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