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Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30–0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
Kadett E 1984-1993 17
  • 1.2 Petrol (12SC)
  • 1.3 N Petrol (13N (OHC))
  • 1.3 N Petrol (13NB (OHC))
  • 1.3 S Petrol (13S (OHC))
  • 1.3i Petrol (C13N)
  • 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ)
  • 1.5 TD Diesel (T4EC1 (15D))
  • 1.6 S Petrol (16SH)
  • 1.6D Diesel (16DA)
  • 1.6i Petrol (C16LZ)
  • 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (17D)
  • 1.8 N Petrol (E18NV)
  • 1.8i Petrol (C18NT (C18NZ))
  • 1.8i Petrol (C18SE)
  • 2.0 GSi 16V Petrol (C20XE)
  • 2.0 GSi Petrol (C20NE)

What is the role of the Opel Kadett 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 Opel Kadett 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 Opel Kadett 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.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Kadett D 1979-1984 1979-1984 1.8 GT/E Petrol (18E) Petrol
Kadett E 1984-1993 1984-1993 1.2 Petrol (12SC), 1.3 N Petrol (13N (OHC)), 1.3 N Petrol (13NB (OHC)), 1.3 S Petrol (13S (OHC)), 1.3i Petrol (C13N), 1.4 S Petrol (14NV), 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ), 1.5 TD Diesel (T4EC1 (15D)), 1.6 Petrol (16SV), 1.6 Petrol (E16SE), 1.6 S Petrol (16SH), 1.6D Diesel (16DA), 1.6i Petro… Diesel, Petrol