Save on a New Car Air Filter for Spring Cleaning Your Engine

Did you know that “just one aspirin worth of dirt can wreak havoc on the internals of the engine, to the tune of 30,000 miles worth of wear”? The engine air filter has the critical job of keeping the thousands of gallons of air clean that go into the engine for every gallon of fuel. If the air entering the engine is dirty or at a reduced flow, then fuel economy, performance and even the engine’s life expectancy will be dramatically lowered. Why leave such an important job to chance? Come into Best Auto of Longmont now through April and receive $15 off an oil change with the purchase of a qualifying NAPA car air filter!

Important Components of a New Car Engine Air Filter

1. Construction: Non-woven, usually paper, filters are the most commonly used by vehicle manufacturers. Other aftermarket filters are made from cotton or foam and are designed for modified or performance vehicles. Factory-replacement paper filters create a large filtration area in a small frame with a pleated arrangement.
2. Filtration: Pay the most attention to the filtration level when buying a replacement, as stopping dirt and all sorts of debris (including bugs) from entering the engine is the main, and most important, job of a filter.
3. Flow: Manufacturer recommendations vary between 10 to 12,000 miles for replacing a paper-style filter, and every 50,000 for a cotton-gauze unit. When a filter becomes clogged, it prevents air from getting into the engine, which will decrease performance.

If you are curious about the current state of your engine’s air filter, it is relatively easy to locate and inspect in most modern vehicles. A large flexible tube connects the engine to the air box, and access to the air filter inside is usually secured with easily-removable spring clamps or screws. Test the filter by holding it up to a light and if barely any shines through, it is definitely time to replace. Don’t neglect this inexpensive replacement that can save you so much in the long run- especially when you can take advantage of Best Auto’s current special of $15 off an oil change with a new car air filter!