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VIDEO: Does An Old Air Filter Weigh More Than A New One?

Andrew Markel shows how a dirty air filter can impact engine performance and even damage engine components. Sponsored by Nissan.

Andrew Markel shows how a dirty air filter can impact engine performance and even damage engine components. Sponsored by Nissan.

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