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Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy

What is the role of the Nissan Primera air filter?

All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.

When should you change the Nissan Primera air filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.

Is it difficult to change the Nissan Primera air filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Primera 1990-1996 1990-1996 1.6 16V Petrol (GA16DE), 1.6 16V Petrol (GA16DS), 2.0 16V GT Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 16V GT Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 16V Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 16V Petrol (SR20DI) Petrol
Primera 1996-2002 1996-2002 1.6 16V Petrol (GA16DE), 1.6 16V Petrol (GA16DE), 1.6 16V Petrol (QG16DE), 1.8 16V Petrol (QG18DE), 2.0 16V Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 16V Petrol (SR20DE), 2.0DT Diesel (CD20T) Diesel, Petrol
Primera 2001-2008 2001-2008 1.6 16V Petrol (QG16DE), 1.9 dCi Diesel (F9Q), 2.0 16V Petrol (QR20DE), 2.2 dCi 16V Diesel (YD22DDTI), 2.2 DCT Diesel (YD22DDTI) Diesel, Petrol