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Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

March 22, 2017

Many Joliet car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filters are a leading cause of mass air flow sensor failure – and these babies can cost several hundred dollars to replace in Joliet.

Change your vehicle air filter at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) when it's dirty. Your vehicle engine will thank you.

Give us a call.

Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
2031 SR 59
Joliet, Illinois 60586
815-436-1829

 

 

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