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Vehicle maintenance can
protect drivers' investments
and help their automobiles
run efficiently. One area drivers
should pay particular attention to
is their vehicles' air filters. When
operating at optimal capacity, an air
filter improves fuel efficiency while
ensuringvehiclesacceleratesmoothly
without taxing the engine. But when
airfiltersareclogged, fuel efficiency is
reduced and emissions are increased,
a 1-2 punch that costs motorists
money and hurts the planet at the
same time. Drivers can check their
owners' manuals to determine the
recommended intervalsto replace air
filters, butthefollowing area handful
of indicators that suggest it's time to
change them.
Gas mileage
Unless you just purchased your
vehicle, you likely know how many
miles you can drive on a full tank of
gas. If that gas mileage is suddenly
slipping and you find yourself visiting
the filling station more frequently,
then it might be time to replace your
air filter.
Engine light
Drivers may be alerted to engine
issues when the "Check engine"
lights up on the vehicle's dashboard.
This light may come on to indicate a
problem with the air filter, as clogged
air filters reduce air flow to the
engine, resulting in an imbalanced
air -fuel mixturethatadverselyaffects
the engine.
Starting and idling
problems
Vehicles sometimes don't start up
as smoothly as they once did, and
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drivers may also notice vehicles are
not idling smoothly. These symptoms
may indicate misfiring spark plugs
that are being polluted (and made
less effective) by a dirty airfilterthat is
reducing theflowofairtotheengine.
Acceleration
difficulties
Automobiles that are operating at
peak capacity accelerate quickly. But
dirty, worn out air filters adversely
affect acceleration. Drivers who
notice that their cars are struggling
to accelerate when stoplights turn
green or on highways may need to
replace their vehicles' air filters.
Dirty air filter
Perhaps the biggest indicator that
an air filter needs to be replaced is
the filter itself. If you cannot find the
air filter on your own, consult your
vehicle owner's manual to determine
where it is. Once you find the air filter,
examine it in broad daylight. Clean
air filters are white, so if the filter has
darkened, it may needto be replaced.
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