<h1>Air Filter Basics</h1> <p>See more filters:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoCustomPerformance/EngineFiltersPCV.jsp">http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoCustomPerformance/EngineFiltersPCV.jsp</a></p> <p>We're all aware of preventative maintenance when it comes to our vehicles. Spend a little bit of money &nbsp;throughout the entire life of your car to avoid big repair bills. .</p> <p>..Don&rsquo;t forget your engines air filter. It should always inspected with every oil change and it should be &nbsp;replaced every 20,000 km.</p> <p>Air filters are THE MOST important filter in your vehicle. They prevent damaging dirt particles from getting into the engine and remember a clogged and dirty air filter can affect your fuel economy. For very litre of fuel used, your engine can take in over 38,000 litres of air and restricted airflow can affect your vehicle's horsepower. Changing your filter is something you can easily do yourself, typically in 10 minutes or less.</p> <p>Did you know the air in your vehicle cabin can be up to 6X dirtier than the air outside? Most vehicles today come equipped with a cabin air filter and it should be changed every 24,000 kms. Now, if you live in an area with dirty roads, or heavy smog or have asthma or allergy suffers in the family, you might want &nbsp;to check it and change it more often. It&rsquo;s also something you can do easily yourself.&nbsp;</p> <p>As you can see, vehicle engineering is advancing, so too are the products that have been developed to keep your vehicle &nbsp;in top shape. Spend a little money now on quality filters like these ones from FRAM and keep your vehicle and occupants safe for the long term.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>