Wondering how to replace your car’s air filter this weekend? Haynes has developed a range of Thursday Tasklists as an easily downloadable way of guiding you through simple servicing and repair jobs on your vehicle. So, all you need to do is visit the page and click to save your own copy of the task you plan to do, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Air filter Thursday Tasklist
Why Thursday?
Well, we all tend to work on our vehicles at the weekends, and statistically Thursday is the day when people start to make preparations for the job ahead by purchasing tools and parts. Our tasklists tell you everything you need to have to hand to carry out the job properly.
Air filter replacement
An air filter is vital because it stops dust, pollen and other debris from finding its way into the engine. Equally, an old, clogged up air filter also stops air from entering the engine, which will make the engine struggle to suck in the air it needs to run, so it’s essential that the filter is replaced on a regular basis. Indeed, a blocked air filter can even cause an engine check warning light to appear on your dashboard.
It’s a job you only need to carry out every couple of years or 36,000 miles, but you might need to do it more often if you live in a city, because the air there tends to be more polluted.
For more information on how to change an air filter, see our comprehensive guide.
