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Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Bloomington

August 19, 2018

Many Bloomington 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 Bloomington.

Change your vehicle air filter at Tuffy Bloomington when it's dirty. Your vehicle engine will thank you.

Give us a call.

Tuffy Bloomington
1505 East Vernon Avenue
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
309.662.0537

 

 

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