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How to Save Money on an Engine Air Filter
In properly maintaining your car’s engine, the air filter will require periodic replacement. Your car’s air filter filters out dirt, debris and other contaminants that may harm your engine. Also, the air filter provides the inlet for air intake that is needed for your car engine’s internal combustion process. Frequently changing your air filter can help improve performance, give you better gas mileage and even help reduce the frequency of oil changes. However, when you buy an air filter, you want to save as much money as possible; so, here’s a how-to guide on how to save money on your engine’s air filter.
Step 1 – Search the Internet
You can use your favorite search engine to find the best prices on air filters for your car. You can search for air filters using the manufacturer’s part number or simply by entering the make and model of your vehicle and then adding the search term “air filter.” Once you click the search button, the search engine should display many relevant links to websites that carry the air filter for your car. You should compare prices from as many sites as possible, and make sure to include the cost of shipping in your comparisons.
Step 2 – Search for Manufacturer’s Coupons
Many car air filter manufacturers frequently offer coupons that can be used to save money on their air filters. The manufacturers create these coupons in order to attract new customers and to promote sales of their products. In order to find money-saving coupons, you can use websites like Jtoos.com and enter the term “air filter coupons” in the search box, which is located on the front page of the site. Also, if you have a particular manufacturer that you like to use, you might want to visit their website and see if they have any coupons listed there. Internet coupons come in 2 varieties: coupon codes which can be entered to save money on Internet retailer sites, and coupons that can be downloaded, printed and used at a local auto parts store.
Step 3 – Join a Manufacturer Mailing List
Even if the manufacturer that produces the air filter of your choice does not currently have a coupon available, you can still sign up for the manufacturer’s mailing list and receive valuable coupons and promotion offers directly in your e-mail inbox. Most air filter manufacturers now have a link on the front page of their website that allows you to enroll in their mailing list program. When you choose this option, you will always be made aware of coupons and promotions that the manufacturer is offering. You can save the e-mail and use the coupon at a later date as most coupons for air filters do not expire quickly and usually are valid for long periods of time. When you’re ready to purchase a new air filter, simply open the e-mail, print the coupon and take it with you to a local auto parts store. The parts store will deduct the amount of the coupon at the time of purchase.
