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Engine Filter vs Cabin Filter

Engine Filter vs Cabin Filter

Filters are a simple yet essential part of a healthy functioning vehicle. Each car uses two types of filters to prevent outside contaminants from entering inside our vehicle. While engine filters and cabin filters seem interchangeable, they serve different purposes but offer similar benefits. It's no surprise that we need clean air to properly breath, but the car engine does as well. For a vehicle to perform its best, it needs a proper amount of fuel, a spark, and air. If any of these aspects are limited, a car will struggle to perform. Both engine and cabin filters get clogged over time and will need to be regularly replaced. How do you know when it's time to replace them, and what exactly is the difference between the two? Below is a simple guide to engine and cabin filters to keep you informed before your next maintenance service.  The engine air filter. The engine filter prevents outside dirt, dust, and environmental contaminants from enter ... read more

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