DIY car repair - Replace Air Filter

Car engine is like a giant pump, it suck in air, mixes the air with fuel and ignites this mixture in order to produce the power to move your car. 

Over time the air filter can become clogged with dirt, grime, bugs and debris, it will greatly affected the efficiency of your car engine. Besides that, the faulty air filter may causes dirts to enter engine block, causing damage to car engine in long term.

it is important that you check the filter and change it once a year or every 25000km, .If you live in an averagely dusty area, it is recommended to perform regular checking once in a while and replace it as soon as it needs would be much better.


How to replace air filter

First locate the air box or canister that houses the air filter. Follow the tube or snorkel away from the engine until it ends at the air box.

Release any clips or fasteners that hold the air box together.

Loosening hose clamps can help in separating the air box.

Be careful not to damage the MAF/MAP sensor or wiring. Disconnect if additional slack is needed.

Separate the air box and remove the old air filter. While wrestling with the clips and tubes, be careful not to tear any hoses or damage sensors.

This air filter had done its job well.

Use a shop vacuum to remove any remaining debris from the air box.

Install the new filter, making sure it seats in the air box housing.

Reinstall any clips or fasteners. Reconnect and retighten anything loosened during disassembly. Check to see if the air box parts form a tight seal. 

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