Know When to Replace Your Air Filter

[@HSZGarage]

One time there was a leaf in my brother's air cleaner and the guy told him he needed a new one because of it! Haha What's the craziest upsell you guys have encountered at the dealership or one of those quick oil change kind of places? Comment below and let everyone know!

[@mathiaskanuck6759]

I went in for a simple oil change and it turned into a $900 suspension repair. I was dumb and 17 years old ...but even then I didn't fall for it. He said "bro, we have to talk!" Then sat me down and showed me a bunch of stuff he wrote down, then said ...so what kind of payment? I said I'll come back....

[@HSZGarage]

That's insane! Often what they point out is worth knowing but from my experience is not nearly as immediate of a concern as they seem to want you to think.

[@mathiaskanuck6759]

@@HSZGarage yeah I drove the car for another 3 years and nothing happened lol

[@DaRealMrsRaymond]

Took my car in for a new EGR valve and the shop claimed I also needed new brake pads, rotors, spark plugs, rear calipers, and air filters (engine and cabin) too. They were trying to charge $1100+. Luckily my stepdad does my brakes for me and I know how to change the spark plugs and figured I could change the filters too. I say lucky because they lied- my filter looked even cleaner than the one in this video and there was absolutely nothing wrong with the rotors/calipers

[@hbhb7900]

My brother quit his job over his boss trying to get him to sell new tires to an old couple that didn’t need new tires. His boss told him old people get scared easy, and he should tell them it’s dangerous to keep driving on their current tires.

[@rkgsd]

Resistance indicator: brilliant feature that I've never heard of until now. Surprising that more automakers don't use them.

[@markeithwhitaker409]

More into the future vehicles will have maintenance free standard

[@666dynomax]

transport trucks have them also. i did not know any passenger cars had them.

[@MarzNet256]

Cool. I"ve been changing mine every 30k (service manual), but gonna start doing it every 20k as I've been getting a rough idle. 2006 Toyota Matrix AWD with 170k (5k OCI w/ full synthetic 5w30). Also, it can help to change filter on a warm engine as it make the hoses a bit more pliable

[@i.cant.sleep.anymore]

Super helpful video, thank you! It cost me $30 to change it today at Jiffy, but it looked so easy I'm sure I can do it myself next time and save a lot of $$$. Great video, thanks!

[@thetechlibrarian]

They normally are depending on the car. Some are super easy and you can buy the filters around $10.00 normally for a lot of cars

[@1smae100]

Big o tires inspected everything but air filter and my wipers don't spray anymore after filling up with solution. But they did front alignment and wheel balance for only 18 bucks I was surprised

[@normlor8109]

I JUST BOUGHT A "RIO-5 3 YEARS AGO AND WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY GAS CONSUMPTION EVEN WITH MY A/C OFF. MY CAR ALSO STARTED TO STUTTER WHEN SLOWLY STARTING OFF AND WHEN USING MY CRUISE CONTROL. STUPIDLY I THOUGHT IT WAS DIRTY FUEL INJECTORS AND ADDED CLEANER BUT NO CHANGE. THEN I THOUGHT OF WHAT YOU JUST SHOWED "TODAY" AND ALTHOUGH IT WASN'T THAT BAD BUT NEVER BEEN TOUCHED IN AT LEAST 3 YEARS, I CLEANED IT. NOW IT RUNS SO WELL BUT SHOULD I BUY A NEW ONE (JUST AS MY CABIN FILTER WAS TOTALLY BLOCKED AS WELL. SHOULD I BUY BOTH?? THANKS HEAVEN FOR KZbin AND GUYS LIKE YOU!!

[@MarcoElkes]

That’s up to you you can make a decision yourself. It definitely wouldn’t hurt to buy a new one.

[@IoannisOuzounis]

How many km/miles have you done with that engine air filter?

[@sheldonm3535]

Threw a K&N drop in filter in my 2010 Camry LE 2.5L i4. Been in there for the last prob 150k car has 200k now. I generally clean it once a year. It prob can use a cleaning every 6 months. But so far the car seems fine. I usually vacuum the air box along with cleaning the MAF sensor.

[@c.p.5741]

What do you use to clean the maf sensor?

[@HSZGarage]

I had to clean one on an F150 one time and used the CRC MAF cleaner. Worked just fine and fixed the starting issues we had with the truck. Should be available at your local parts store.

[@c.p.5741]

@@HSZGarage thank you!

[@Phaeron123]

These videos are helpful with me learning to manage my own car more. Thanks.

[@joeyguillen2081]

Had mine for 32000 miles 5 years thinking about replacing it. Took it to jiffy lube and they said it is still ok for 6 months 4 months ago. It is time but mine is not super dirty yet. I drive in Chicago Urban area without too much dust next to a Lake which I am sure helps. Replace them 2 years and 3 years before smaller engines with higher flows I am sure.

[@EXPENDABLE50]

I was getting about 27mpg on my 2014 charger. Stopped by the auto parts shop and got the cheapest replacement and my mpgs jumped to 32. I'm going to stick to ordering them on Amazon because they are way cheaper on there. Cool vid

[@HSZGarage]

That's a nice little jump in MPG! And yeah, Amazon is hard to beat. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

Andrew Wells amazon blows my balls

[@rkgsd]

Walmart's website often has them for the same price, sometimes even lower.

[@NoOne-ml6nl]

Just be sure it is actually filtering the air...MPG jumps but suspect your oil is way dirtier as contaminants get into your engine from poor air filtration?

[@EXPENDABLE50]

@@NoOne-ml6nl i drive once a week so ill be fine

[@kathleenspears3952]

I’d love to see you do a review of the Dooxi solvent filter. They seem to be machined with a degree of care and work quiet well.

[@1smae100]

How often do they need replacing. I think I need a new one

[@tamikoprice16]

So happy I came across this!!

[@ureasmith3049]

It's been 4 years and 106K miles on my Ram truck. This reminds me, it's time to change it.

[@HSZGarage]

I’m tempted to change mine while I have it apart again right now. Haha I still have this same one but it looks the same as this video still. Edit: Jk I looked closer and I definitely have a different one in there now. I kept thinking there’s no way I haven’t changed it in 4 years lol

[@ureasmith3049]

@@HSZGarage I bought my truck new 4 years ago. I've been pretty good about maintaining everything else but neglected this. I checked it out, it's dirty but not that bad for 4 years and 106K miles. I bought a new filter yesterday evening will change today.

[@rjmar7553]

You got what it takes to be great, good job.

[@tundras4ever552]

I’m at 19.5k miles and it looks pretty much brand new as far as color. Slight dirt between pleats but nothing crazy dealer said I could probably do another 10k before I need replacing it. Mind you I drive all highway. Heat also affects the paper pleats so always replace it after 2 years regardless of looks. I wouldn’t go past 30k miles on one. Too cheap of a part to simply not replace

[@HSZGarage]

I agree. Most take no time at all and they are only a few bucks to give that engine nice breathing room. I probably should change mine come to think of it. It’s still really clean but it’s been a bit.

[@tundras4ever552]

@@HSZGarage yup it always feels weird replacing a newish looking filter but yea I definitely don’t wait over two years

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

so i recently learned on all my older trucks carb/EFI the crankcase ventilation tube that goes into your air intake will draw oil if your filter gets too dirty so if you are having an oil consumption problem and its not leaking cheack your air filter because you are likely sucking it up from your Cc/V tube

[@steve6429]

Great video, thanks buddy

[@chang.stanley]

Your filter has so many pleats. Mine only has 15 :O

[@HSZGarage]

Haha some of them do only have a few. Usually the cheaper ones. Nothing wrong with running the cheaper ones they just tend to clog up and go bad a little earlier.

[@sandragomez190]

i kept waiting for you to change the filter, but you never did (some filters don't have air flow arrow)

[@rmorenberg]

good detailed info

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

Thank you

[@paulsteele8079]

That filter is filthy. What you're not seeing are the unseen particles restricting airflow.

[@brentonparris9080]

Thanks bro

[@HSZGarage]

No problem!

[@bradlot5104]

Kilometers to litres down here cuz

[@williampennjr.4448]

Valvoline charges $20 to change a $5 filter. What a ripoff.

[@apples8872]

Jiffy charged me like 20 - 30 but I’m an idiot who never learned car maintenance and how to do it myself.

[@Howto-rg7yv]

It is not a rip off. Remember they all have to make a living too plus they have other overhead cost so they have to pass that up to the consumers, so if you can do it yourself it is always helpful

[@williampennjr.4448]

@@Howto-rg7yv Every company has overhead, that doesn't justify a 200% profit.

[@davidhardcore704]

@@Howto-rg7yv Log tf off 🤦‍♂️

[@delg1211]

@@williampennjr.4448 LOL. That's NOTHING compared to the robbery that takes place at Mercedes and BMW shops!