Changing Your Vehicle's Filters Keeps the Grime Out and the Drive Smooth

BROADVIEW, Ill., Oct. 12, 2007 -- Dust, dirt and grime are all enemies to the longevity and efficient performance of your vehicle's key components. To prevent engine damage, your vehicle is equipped with various filters -- air and oil among them.

According to automotive filters manufacturer, Purolator Filters NA LLC, these filters need to be carefully maintained. Purolator, which invented the automotive oil filter in the 1920s, is a leading supplier of filters to the automotive industry. (http://www.pureoil.com/)

"Changing filters at factory-recommended intervals helps your vehicle last longer and perform better over the long haul," says Ramon Nunez, Director, Filtration.

Oil Filter - Of all automotive filters, probably the best known is the oil filter. Most drivers know that a regular oil and filter change should top their vehicle's list of maintenance items.

According to Nunez, Purolator's PureONE oil filter offers 99.9 percent filtration efficiency -- the highest in the aftermarket today. PureONE traps nearly 13 grams of microscopic contaminants (equal to 31 standard size paper clips) including dirt and metal shavings.

Air Filter - A vehicle's engine operates by taking in 9-10,000 gallons of air for each gallon of fuel it consumes. The smooth flow and cleanliness of this air determines how well the engine performs or how quickly it wears out. A clogged air filter increases fuel consumption and compromises performance.

Installing a fresh quality air filter can improve fuel economy by up to 10 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. At today's average gas price of nearly $3 this adds up to almost 30 cents savings per gallon.

"The PureONE air filter features the company's exclusive Micronic filtration which has twice the capacity for trapping particles of dirt compared to conventional air filters," Nunez said.