Back in the 1990s, sport utility vehicles were the hottest thing on the market. Mom liked the high-up driving position and the feeling of invincibility. Dad liked the look, and an SUV could tow his boat a lot better than mom’s old minivan. But rich people were less convinced, because luxury SUVs of the era were just fancied up trucks that didn’t ride or drive very well. Then Lexus decided to build a LuxUV that was based on a car chassis, making it one of the world’s first luxury crossovers. To make a splash, they made it look like a luxury moon rover, then gave it a sumptuous interior, complete with La-Z-Boy seating and gorgeous wood trim. Its Camry chassis provided an appropriately smooth ride, and the 3.0L V6 offered the kind of velvety performance that you’d expect from a European luxury sedan. Thanks to its near perfect blend of comfort, opulence and performance, the XU10 Lexus RX300 quickly became the brand’s best-selling model. Its 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6 is also known to cover 200,000-300,000 miles with proper maintenance. One way you can help your RX300 breathe easier is to simply use an AEM 28-20145 DryFlow air filter. This drop-in replacement air filter requires no modifications to install.

Each AEM DryFlow replacement air filter is made from a new synthetic material that requires no oil and uses a depth loading design to trap dirt deep within the material. As air flows into the filter, the unique web of synthetic fibers will stop even the dirt particles, then hold them in place until it is time to clean them. To clean an AEM synthetic filter, you simply spray it with the specially formulated AEM DryFlow cleaner, rinse it out, then re-install the filter once it dries. It is recommended to clean it once every 50,000 miles depending on driving conditions. This depth loading design allows the AEM 28-20145 DryFlow air filter to remove up to 99% of contaminants, while allowing more air to flow through. An OE Lexus 3.0 V6 air filter on the other hand, stores dirt on the surface (i.e. surface loading), which severely reduces the amount of air that can get to the motor.

With the AEM 28-20145 DryFlow air filter you’ll save money on replacement air filters, because it is guaranteed to last for the life of your RX300. If anything ever happens to it, the AEM Lifetime Limited Warranty will replace it free of charge. New luxury crossovers are expensive, so keep your 1999 – 2003 Lexus RX300 going strong with an AEM DryFlow replacement air filter.

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