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By CALEPH Auto Parts
Steps to clean your car's air filter:
1. Find the location of the air filter: It is usually located in the engine compartment, near the side of the engine.
2. Make sure the engine is cool: Before checking or cleaning the air filter, make sure the engine has cooled down completely to avoid burns.
3. Open the hood: Find and open the hood so that you can access the air filter.
3. Locate the air filter box: The air filter is usually located in a black plastic or metal box.
4. Remove the air filter box: Unscrew or unfasten the screws or clips that secure the air filter box.
5. Remove the old filter: Remove the old air filter from the box, being careful not to damage the filter box.
6. Check the condition of the filter: If there is only a small amount of dust on the filter, you can clean it. If the filter is already very dirty or damaged, it is recommended to replace it.
7. Clean the filter: If you decide to clean the filter, you can blow it from the inside out with compressed air to remove dust. Do not use water or liquid cleaners as they may damage the filter.
8. Check the integrity of the filter: After cleaning, check the filter for tears or holes that may affect its performance.
9. Reinstall the filter: If the filter is in good condition, put it back into the filter box and make sure it is properly seated.
10. Reinstall the filter box: Replace the filter box cover, making sure all screws and clips are secure.
11. Close the hood: After cleaning or replacing, close the hood.
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By Counterman
New research by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is shedding light on the latest trends and developments in vehicle lifecycles and providing new insights for those who provide parts for accessorizing and modifying the more than 289 million vehicles in the US.
Findings in the new
link hidden, please login to view include: Vehicles are staying on the road longer, a continuing trend. The average U.S. vehicle age is now at 12.6 years, its highest number in over a decade. Passenger cars are now an average of 14 years old (up from 13.6), while light trucks rose slightly to 11.9, from 11.8. Used-car market ticks downward but remains historically high. The average listing price of a used vehicle in the U.S. is $25,251, as of July 2024. Car values have fallen faster than that of light trucks, with the sharpest decrease in overall vehicle value found in EVs (-11%). Stabilization of new vehicle prices offset by continued climb of interest rates. The average new vehicle price sits at $48,644, down slightly from the year prior, and halting a dramatic climb that began in the beginning of 2021. However, interest rates for new and used vehicles continue to hound buyers, remaining significantly higher than those offered in 2021-2022, regardless of loan-term length. Automakers are producing fewer entry-level vehicles. While new vehicle inventory in 2024 has reached a three-and-a-half-year high, small cars and other entry-level vehicles (those priced below $20,000) make up just 0.7% of the market, compared with 7% five years ago. This lack of affordability has a profound impact on younger people, who are historically more price-sensitive than older drivers. Two decades of increasingly dependable vehicles. Since 2003, vehicles have exhibited fewer problems, highlighting a growing reliability that is a boon to consumers. However, recent years have yielded an increase in vehicle issues tied to new technology-based automotive features, including driving assistance and infotainment systems — a trend that could impact future dependability. The nation’s fleet of vehicles is growing. The past year saw the net addition of 3 million more vehicles to the roads, with crossovers (72.7 million) closing the gap with passenger cars (89.2 million) as the dominant segment of the entire fleet. However, compared to 10 years ago, vehicle registrations skew more heavily toward light trucks than cars. The specialty-equipment aftermarket continues to grow — and is expected to keep growing. Specialty equipment retail sales in 2023 surpassed $52.3 billion and are forecasted to grow to more than $57 billion by 2026. The research also reveals trends across four categories of vehicles (Classic, Aged, Core and Modern), highlighting age, popularity, usage and consumer spending habits. For accessorizing, pickups and muscle cars are the top choice for enthusiasts. Meanwhile, vehicles in the Aged category are driving spending for performance products, as a way to refresh their older vehicle. Aftermarket product spending for Modern and Core vehicles was primarily (59% and 54%) on accessory and appearance products, while 43% of spending on Classic vehicles was for performance products.
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