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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
Omega A 1985-1994 13
  • 1.8i Petrol (18SEH)
  • 1.8N Petrol (18NV)
  • 1.8S Petrol (18SV)
  • 2.0i Petrol (20SE)
  • 2.0i Petrol (C20NE (LE4))
  • 2.3 D Diesel (23YD (LW7))
  • 2.3 TD Diesel (23DTR (LP6))
  • 2.3 TD Diesel (23YDT)
  • 2.4i Petrol (C24NE (LU6))
  • 2.6i Petrol (C26NE (LY0))
  • 3.0i 24V Petrol (C30SE (LF2))
  • 3.0i Petrol (30NE)
  • 3.0i Petrol (C30NE)
Omega B 1994-2004 12
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV (L34))
  • 2.0 Petrol (20SE)
  • 2.0 Petrol (X20SE (L96))
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Y22XE (LA9))
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22XE (LA9))
  • 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTH (LL9))
  • 2.5 DTi 24V Diesel (Y25DT (L14))
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (25DT (L93))
  • 2.5 V6 Petrol (X25XE (L80))
  • 2.6 V6 Petrol (Y26SE (LY9))
  • 3.0 V6 Petrol (X30XE (L81))
  • 3.2 V6 Petrol (Y32SE (LA3))

What is the role of the Opel Omega 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 Omega 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 Omega 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
Omega A 1985-1994 1985-1994 1.8 Petrol (E18NVR), 1.8i Petrol (18SEH), 1.8N Petrol (18NV), 1.8S Petrol (18SV), 2.0 Petrol (C20NEJ (L96)), 2.0i Petrol (20SE), 2.0i Petrol (C20NE (LE4)), 2.3 D Diesel (23YD (LW7)), 2.3 TD Diesel (23DTR (LP6)), 2.3 TD Diesel (23YDT), 2.4i Petrol (C24NE (LU6)), 2.6i Petrol (C26N… Diesel, Petrol
Omega B 1994-2004 1994-2004 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV (L34)), 2.0 Petrol (20SE), 2.0 Petrol (X20SE (L96)), 2.2 16V Petrol (Y22XE (LA9)), 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22XE (LA9)), 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTH (LL9)), 2.5 DTi 24V Diesel (Y25DT (L14)), 2.5 TD Diesel (25DT (L93)), 2.5 V6 Petrol (X25XE (L80)), 2.6 V6 Petrol (Y2… Diesel, Petrol