In 1985, sport utility vehicles (SUVs)
accounted for only 2 percent of new vehicle sales. But by 2001, one
in four new vehicles purchased was an SUV, according to The SUV Info
Link Web site. With the prevalence of these large, gas-guzzling
vehicles on the road today, more consumers are looking for ways to
save money at the pump.
One quick and low-cost way for drivers
to help improve their gas mileage by as much as 10 percent, based on
U.S. Department of Energy calculations, is to simply change their
vehicle's dirty air filter.
"To help protect your engine and
keep it running at its best, it is important to properly service your
vehicle's air filter," advised Susan Groom, leader of product
engineering at FRAM. "Over time, the air filter becomes clogged
with dirt and debris. This can restrict airflow to the engine,
resulting in decreased performance and lower fuel efficiency."
SUVs and trucks are
generally driven harder than passenger cars, and strenuous tasks such
as driving in dirty or dusty road conditions, idling in stop-and-go
traffic, and towing heavy loads can have an adverse impact on their
engines. For this reason, AAA recommends checking your vehicle's air
filter at least twice a year, and more often in dusty conditions.
Motorists can provide their SUV or
truck with the ultimate engine protection by installing a
premium-brand air filter developed specifically for their vehicle,
such as the FRAM® Tough Guard® Premium Air Filter.
Created to meet
the tough driving conditions trucks and SUVs often encounter, this
advanced filter boasts performance features such as a premium
pre-oiled media that is designed for increased dirt-holding capacity.
The oil helps attract and capture smaller dirt and dust particles
that traditional dry paper filters can miss.
Additionally, the
filter's heavy-duty construction offers increased durability and
greater integrity, and a "pleat lock" system on Flex Panel
models allows consistent airflow and less restriction to help improve
overall engine performance.
"A properly maintained air filter
will not only enhance SUV and truck performance, but also contribute
to savings at the pump," Groom noted.
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