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Subject:Re: Van idle over winter
From:Dave Mcneely
Date:Sat, 21 May 2011 11:42:48 -0500

---- Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> If it hasn't been done already make sure you clean your air filter, filter
> assembly and dirt trap from any sand blast material...I had a fair amount in
> the trap when my van came back from the shop.

What is the "dirt trap"?  I know what the air filter and air filter assembly are, but have never heard of the "dirt trap" (on this or any other vehicle).  It sounds like something that should definitely be cleaned on occasion.  I do not find it mentioned in the owner's book, either.

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