When purchasing a new vehicle you will get what is called a factory installed air filter. And when you have your oil changed at a quick lube, they will ask if you want it replaced. Usually, they will replace it with a factory equivalent quality filter that will most likely need to be replaced about every other oil change or so. There is another option regarding air filters: you could install a performance air filter that is better for the environment and provides better power and less fuel consumption. The reason a performance air filter for your truck, van, SUV, or car can provide these results is because of the materials used when manufacturing the filter.
Performance air filters are reusable but need to be cleaned and treated with the factory supplied cleaning products.
The filter media is a cotton material that is washable and built to last for thousands of miles thus eliminating the disposal of conventional paper media filters. Because you are using a better filter media, your engine can breath more easily and allow more air-flow into the engine which will produce more horsepower and better acceleration. Because your engine is not working as hard due to the better air/fuel mixture, you will see an increase in fuel mileage. The other issue when looking at these types of performance air filters is price, you will pay about twice as much for these filters but they will last you longer - about 5 times longer and saving the replacement cost of the more disposable type filters.
There are many types of performance air filters on the market so make sure you look for a brand name performance filter so that you are sure to get a good quality part and not a knock-off or cheap imitation. Keeping your car in top running condition is not only good for your bank account, it will also help the environment. Be sure to do your homework before purchasing and make sure you read the warranty. Most of the guarantees on performance parts are very good.
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