Replacing an Engine Air Filter Video
A vehicle's engine air
filter is a replaceable cleansing unit. In most cases an air filter can be replaced
in under 5 minutes. The air cleaner in your car should be changed between 3,000
and 6,000 miles depending on driving conditions. Changing your air filter is easy.
Remember, always use protective eye wear and gloves when doing any car repair. First
locate the air filter housing; this is where the air filter element resides. To
locate the air filter housing look for the engine air intake tube. Next, remove
the air filter housing retainer clips or screws and remove the air filter housing
top. Replace the old air filter with a new air filter and reassemble. (Note: be
sure you clean out any leaves or debris inside the air filter housing upon reassembly).
Car Air Filter Replacement
To determine if your air cleaner needs to be changed remove the air filter housing
retainer clips or screws and remove the filter, gently tap the air filter, if you
see dust falling from the air cleaner it is filled to capacity and replacement is
needed. We recommend top quality air filters for your car. Imagine the amount of
air processed through your engine
in the course of driving. If you choose an inferior style air filter you are allowing
dirt particles to enter your engine which cause premature wear and could lead to
catastrophic engine failure. Replacing an air filter is a normal part of an
engine tune up.
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