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Why use genuine air filter element ?
An air filter might not seem an important component to regularly check and change; but they are essential in maintaining your car’s performance.
The filter prevents small particles from entering the engine and causing potentially expensive damage. But that’s not the only benefit, as you can read below.
1. Increased fuel efficiency:
One of the major reason to use a genuine air filter. Some studies indicate that fitting a sub-standard air filter increases fuel mileage by as much as 14 percent. It gets worse when the filter gets clogged up with dirt which even affects driving.
Using a genuine air filter can potentially increase acceleration by 6 to 11 percent on modern fuel-injected cars. Other studies claim a 10 percent increase in gas mileage.
2. Reduced emissions:
Sub-standard air filters can reduce air flow to the engine, literally choking it, and as a result affect the emission control systems of the car causing an incorrect air-fuel mixture and spark plug ignition problems which can lead to serious driving issues.
Spark plugs can become fouled which often times result in an engine miss or rough idle, while also greatly affecting fuel mileage. It can also increase engine deposits caused by having too rich of a fuel mixture and may cause the “Service Engine Soon” light to illuminate. Increased air flow to the engine allows it operate properly reducing fuel consumption and reducing emissions.
3. Prolongs engine life:
Using a genuine air filter regularly helps prolong engine life because the air filter is designed to trap damaging dirt and debris that can damage internal engine parts such as the cylinders and pistons.
Engine damage can occur from particles as small as a grain of salt and result in costly repairs.
4. Inexpensive and quick fix:
An air filter is one of the least expensive maintenance components to replace and can be done by doing it yourself. It is important to make certain to use the right air filter designed for your exact make and model of car.
