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It never ceases to amaze me when I hear people complaining about the high price of gasoline and then learn that they do not do the simple things to improve their gas mileage. Changing the oil/oil filter at regular intervals, keeping tires at adequate levels, and replacing the air filter can all go a long way toward improving gas mileage. Nobody likes to pay $2.65 a gallon for gas...you can't control supply and demand. You can, however, make sure your car is in top shape by doing simple maintenance which translates into maximum fuel economy. Let's compare and contrast two different types of air filters available for your car.

1. Replacement brands. As the name suggests, these air filters are used once and then tossed after their useful life has ended, which is usually within one year of installation. If you purchase your own air filters then you are familiar with national replacement brands like Fram, Purolator, and Bosch. In addition, brands developed for car manufacturers, such as the Honda Air Filter, are also replacement air filters.

2. Performance brands. Accel, AFE, Airaird, Green Air Filters, K&N Filters, True Flow, and Volant are some of the top performance brands on the market. Originally made for race cars, each performance brand is now available to consumers for the family car, SUV, minivan, or pick up truck. Unlike replacement brands, performance air filters are washable and reusable; can last as long as 50,000 miles before requiring to be cleaned; come with lengthy warranties as long as ten years/one million miles; are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration; and they will not void out your vehicle's warranty. Unlike replacement brands that are filling up our landfills, most performance filters will outlast your car and it probably never will see the bottom of a dump.

Of course, if you are considering purchasing a performance brand air filter you may wonder if you will pay through the nose for your filter. With a little online comparison shopping I learned that a K&N performance filter for my Dodge Neon retails for $44. Compare that price to the $10 I shell out annually for my replacement brand filter and you will see that I would realize my savings by the fifth year. Not bad, considering a performance air filter is much more productive as well as environmentally friendly. Who can put a price on that?

So, if you want a high performing, environmentally friendly product available at a reasonable price, then the replacement air filter should be avoided. You can improve your fuel mileage and help the environment by switching over to a performance air filter today.

Matt Keegan is a contributing writer for Car Parts Stuff, an online supplier of high quality and well priced automobile parts.

Chrysler Town Country, Dodge Grand Caravan Win “best of What’s New” for 2008 Award

Chrysler Town Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan were recently vested with the “Best of What’s New” for 2008 Award. This prestigious award was given by the editors of Popular Science Magazine.

Mark Jannot, the Editor and Chief of Popular Science Magazine said that for over 20 years, Popular Science’s Best of What’s New awards have recognized innovations that have made positive contributions to daily life and has help to change views of the future. He also added, "PopSci's editors evaluate thousands of products each year to develop this thoughtful list. There's no higher accolade Popular Science can give."

Chrysler the producer of quality Jeep oxygen sensor has also extended their gratitude for the honor given to the Chrysler Town Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan. Deborah Meyer, Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer-Chrysler LLC in behalf of the company said: "We are very honored that Popular Science chose the Chrysler Town Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan as award winners for 2008. The Chrysler Town Country and Dodge Grand Caravan are leaders in the minivan marketplace because of what they offer. Innovation, functionality, value, safety and useful features are what set the Dodge and Chrysler minivans apart from the others."

Chrysler spearheaded the modern minivan segment way back in the year 1983 and ever since has become the sales leader in the segment. To date, the automaker has sold more than 12 million minivans worldwide and at present is pioneering industry first features on minivans.

The 2008 Chrysler Town Country and Dodge Grand Caravan are designed for family use and it’s evident on the features that are equipped on them:

• Three distinct seating systems that include the Swivel n' Go(TM) seat system, the Stow n' Go(R) seating system and a second-row bench seat with fold-in-the-floor third-row seat. Swivel n' Go(TM) offers second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees to face the third row with a removable table that installs between the two rows, covered storage bins in the second-row floor, third-row uncovered storage and fold-in-the-floor third-row seating

• Standard safety equipment include advanced multi-stage driver and low-risk deployment air bags, the all-row supplemental side-curtain air bags with added rollover protection and an electronic stability program with traction control and brake assist

• Entertainment features include the SIRIUS Backseat TV featuring three family friendly channels (Disney Channel, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon Mobile) and a dual DVD entertainment system that provides access to different media to be played at the same time

• Convenience features include One-touch power third row folding seat and YES essentials stain-resistant, odor-resistant and anti-static fabric seats, a premium front console that slides rearward 21 inches and 13 cup or bottle holders

• A minivan-first six-speed transaxle available with 3.8-liter and 4.0-liter V-6 engines for smoother shifts, more brisk launches and better acceleration with less engine flare

• Three engine options are offered including a the 3.3-liter V-6 flex-fuel-capable engine that is mated to a four-speed transaxle and produces 175 hp and 205 lb.-ft of torque, a 3.8-liter V-6 engine mated to a new six-speed automatic transaxle that produces 197 hp and 230 lb.-ft of torque and a new 4.0-liter V-6 engine mated to the new six-speed automatic transaxle that produces 251 hp and 259 lb.-ft of torque

About the Author

Evander Klum is a Business Administration graduate who hails from Alabama. He enjoys extreme sports and he is also a car racing fanatic. At present, he works as a marketing manager at an advertising agency in Cleveland.

egr in my dodge minivan?

okay i have a 4 cyl. 2001 dodge caravan tester reads small and large evap leak i figure okay thats the gas cap it also reads egr leak okay can that be the reason my van is sluggish and makes weird sounds it sounds weird on acceleration and sluggs its way in to 40 mph and what all should i be changing when it comes to the egr.......?

first off i wouldn't just up and change the egr valve unless i knew for sure that it wasn't working,secondly that will make it run like that if its leaking but it sounds like you got more than an egr valve problem with it that problem alone wont cause the running condition your describing on that one,start out by checking all the lines and the connections and make sure the egr solenoid is working right on it,too many people these days are just buying parts and throwing them on thinking that will fix the problem because they got a code for something bad,be sure before you buy and install one ,because once you install it, its yours to keep,good luck with it.

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