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Living in the American Southwest has its many perks, but it can often be hard on our vehicles, especially on the engine air filter. It’s easy to forget about this component because it’s out of sight, which means it’s out of mind. The engine air filter should be replaced roughly every 15,000 miles, but in environments where dust can be a problem, it should be changed more frequently. The simplest way to address it is to replace the filter with every oil change. This helps keep your vehicle running more efficiently. But if you forget about your engine air filter, pay attention to certain signs that may indicate it’s time for a replacement. Here are two common examples. Loss of Fuel Efficiency It will be subtle at first, but over time, you may notice your vehicle is performing with less efficiency than expected, especially if your driving habits haven’t changed. When air flow is constricted due to a dirty air filter, engine and fuel efficiency drop. Trouble With Vehicle Ignition This can happen if the air filter hasn’t been replaced for an extended period of time. This is also more common in older vehicles. When air cannot properly circulate, carbon and other exhaust pollutants build up within the engine and around the spark plugs. When this happens, the spark plugs are more likely to misfire, which can make it harder for the engine to turn over and maintain power. CAR MAINTENANCE CHECK: The Engine Air Filter
includes any damage done to your owned items like an automobile, as well as damage to real property like land or a home. Exceptions to the Statute of Limitations There are certain situations in which the court will extend the statute of limitations, but these are rare and typically require that you prove exceptional circumstances to the court. These circumstances include: • The defendant had been outside of New Mexico for an extended period of time. It was not possible to bring a lawsuit against them during the time defined by the statute of limitations. • The plaintiff is younger than 18 years of age. The statute of limitations does not begin until they turn 18. However, instead of three years to file a lawsuit, the plaintiff only has one year to file suit after turning 18 or three years from the date of the accident, whichever is later. • The plaintiff is mentally incapable. The statute of limitations is frozen until they regain their mental capacity. Once they are recovered, they will have only one year to bring a lawsuit.
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THAI MINCED PORK SALAD
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Called “Larb” in Thailand, this popular street food comes together quickly and can be easily modified to suit your individual taste.
INGREDIENTS
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5 tbsp uncooked Thai sticky rice
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Juice of 1–2 limes, to taste 4 small shallots, thinly sliced 4 green onions, thinly sliced Cilantro leaves, to taste
1 lb ground pork 1/2 tbsp chili flakes
1/8 tsp sugar
1/2 tbsp fish sauce
Mint leaves, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. First, make toasted rice powder: In a frying pan over low heat, dry-roast the rice, stirring continuously until it turns golden brown and smells fragrant, about 15 minutes. 2. Let toasted rice cool, then grind into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle, blender, or food processor. Set aside. 3. In a medium frying pan over medium-high heat, fry pork, breaking it into small pieces as you go, until fully cooked. 4. Remove from heat and add 1 heaping tbsp of toasted rice powder along with all other ingredients. Stir to combine. 5. Taste and adjust, adding more lime juice and herbs to suit your palate. Serve with rice.
Don’t forget about the cabin air filter! This filter helps clean the air that circulates into the driver and passenger area. This filter keeps dust and other micro-debris out of the cabin so you can breathe easier. When this filter becomes clogged, it hampers air flow, not only potentially introducing particles into the cabin area but also making it harder for the air system to cool the interior of the vehicle.
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