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Have you ever wanted to know

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more about your auto repairs,

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but were afraid to ask your mechanic?

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This brief video provides you

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with with information designed to help

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you make the right decisions about your auto repairs.

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The air filter is an important part of the vehicle's intake system.

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It allows the engine to breathe without the threat of contamination.

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An engine needs a precise mixture

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of fuel and air in order

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to run efficiently air enters

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the system through the air filter,

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which catches the dirt and other

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foreign particles, preventing them

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from entering the system and possibly damaging your engine.

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Changing your filters on a

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regular basis can have a

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significant impact on the engine life and performance.

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Check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended intervals.

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But depending upon where and

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how you drive, a good rule

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of thumb is every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

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As air filters get clogged with

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dirt, grime, and debris, the

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volume of take air is

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restricted, decreasing performance and engine power.

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If ignored long enough, a

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contaminated air filter can

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cause your engine to work harder

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negatively impacting both efficiency and economy.

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There's little safety risk, just

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decreased power and performance, but

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neglecting your air filter can

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have a big impact on the [xx]