The Air Filter Is Filthy
Unscrupulous mechanics keep fake, dirty filters around to squeeze more work out of you, Angie’s List says. Check the manual. If it’s way too early for a filter to be changed and the car hasn’t been driven all that hard, don’t buy it. “Engine air filter replacement intervals today are generally in the 25,000-mile range, but are a common upsell at every oil change,” Calkins says. “A little dirt on the filter doesn’t mean it’s bad, only that it’s doing its job. If light from a 100-watt bulb will pass through at least half the filter area, the filter is fine.”
The Fuel Filter Is Filthy
“On gasoline engines, fuel filter replacement is rarely necessary on modern vehicles unless a restricted filter is diagnosed as part of a larger fuel system issue,” Calkins says. “Diesel fuel filters do require regular service, and it is very important that it be done.”
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If you have a flat and the the other tires are good can the dealer refuse to just sell you one tire or will you have to change all four tires. I went to NH for a wedding and got a flat
the mileage on my car was 20,150 miles for the old tires . I tried to buy one tire in NH state. the tire refuse to sell me one tire and I had to purchase four new tires for my 2017 Lexus The owner of the store say that state law, is that true in NH
thanks