When I explain to someone that there are several lines of
vehicle air filters available that are environmentally sound I usually receive
a quizzical look back from that person. For some motorists the idea of
environmentally compatible automotive parts is a foreign concept to them. Yet,
when you think about it many parts that come standard on just about any vehicle
qualifies for that title. A catalytic converter is one part that everyone knows
about, even if they don't understand exactly how one works. So, exactly what is
an environmentally sound air filter? Let’s take a closer look for all the details.
As you probably know the air filter that comes with your car
is made predominately of paper with plastic molding holding the filter
together. If you change the air filter at recommended intervals – once a year
is common – you can easily go through 3, 5, or even 10 or more air filters
depending on how long you keep your car as well as how many miles you put on
your car. All of these air filters end up in your trash and then go straight to
the dump. The paper in the filter will probably disintegrate quickly, but the
plastic sits in place perhaps for thousands of years.
If this sort of thing disturbs you then take heart. Thanks
to race Car technology, manufacturers have developed reusable
air filters for many production vehicles. If you purchase one for your vehicle
it likely will be the last one you ever need. How is that? Because a reusable
air filter can be cleaned and put back in your car over and over again. In
fact, quality reusable air filters are designed to outlast your car with many
guaranteed to last 500,000 miles or more, even up to one million miles!
A reusable air filter costs more, with prices running
approximately 2-4 times the price of a standard air filter. If you keep your
car for any length of time you will get that money back, but if do not you are
still helping to show environmental responsibility by keeping our landfills
free of unnecessary throw away parts.
Two additional benefits of a reusable air filter -- the type
that K&N and other top manufacturers produce -- is that it will give your
vehicle a boost in horsepower as your engine will run more efficiently.
Furthermore, a more efficient engine burns less fuel so your fuel economy goes
up too.
So, what is there not to like about a reusable air filter?
In reality, not much! By installing a reusable [or performance] air filter you
help the environment, realize a noticeable gain in horsepower, and you burn
less fuel. A true win-win-win proposition, don’t you agree
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