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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 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis 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
Avensis 1997-2003 1997-2003 1.6 Petrol (4A-FE), 1.6 VVT Petrol (3ZZ-FE), 1.8 Petrol (7A-FE), 1.8 VVT-i Petrol (1ZZ-FE), 2.0 D4-D Diesel (1CD-FTV), 2.0 Petrol (3S-FE), 2.0 TD Diesel (2C-TE), 2.0 VVT-i D4 Petrol (1AZ-FE), 2.0 VVT-i D4 Petrol (1AZ-FSE) Diesel, Petrol
Avensis 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.6 VVT-i Petrol (3ZZ-FE), 1.8 VVT-i Petrol (1ZZ-FE), 2.0 D-4D Diesel (1AD-FTV), 2.0 D-4D Diesel (1CD-FTV), 2.0 VVT-i Petrol (1AZ-FSE), 2.2 D-4D D-CAT Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.2 D-4D Diesel (2AD-FTV), 2.4 VVT-i Petrol (2AZ-FSE) Diesel, Petrol
Avensis 2008-2018 2008-2018 1.6 16V Petrol (1ZR-FAE), 1.6 D Diesel (1WW (N47C16A)), 1.8 16V Petrol (2ZR-FAE), 2.0 16V Petrol (3ZR-FAE), 2.0 D-4D Diesel (1AD-FTV), 2.0 D-4D Diesel (2WW (N47C20A)), 2.2 D-4D 150 Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.2 D-4D 177 Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.2 D-4D Diesel (2AD-FTV) Diesel, Petrol