One of the things we enjoy most about automotive culture is the vast array of friendships we have. The car world is like that and it’s one of the most endearing qualities about it. We are thrilled to share the love of automobiles with enthusiasts all over the globe.
Gumtree, an Australian classified ads community, is one of our newest friends. They started in 2007 as a way to connect people moving to a new area or different neighborhood. Their community serves people and helps them find what they need, from an apartment to furniture; to a nanny or car.
Their blog covers multiple topics, including automobiles. One post, “7 Regularly Scheduled Car Maintenance Tips to Save Money,” I found quite helpful as a former Service Advisor and Manager. In the post, the author highlights the importance of things like tires, fluid levels, oil changes, and air filters. You might be surprised how much the latter gets overlooked. Often, my technicians would pull an air filter to find it loaded with dust, dirt, and other debris. In extreme cases, the air filter would be rotting and that?s no good. The author writes: “a clean air filter can improve your fuel efficiency by up to 10%.”
Don’t forget to check your cabin air filter too. Although not all cars have them, there were times I talked with customers who were unaware their vehicle did. The life of an air filter depends on your driving habits but I would recommend having them inspected every oil change.
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