Change Car Air Filter Smart Fortwo

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h45 ~50–75£
Estimated time 0h30–0h45
Estimated labour cost ~50–75£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
Fortwo 2007-2015 7
  • 0.8 CDi Diesel (660.950)
  • 0.8 CDi DPF Diesel (660.951)
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21))
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21))
  • 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T))
  • 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T))
  • 1.0 12V Turbo Petrol (132.930 (3B21T))
Fortwo 2015-2025 4
  • 0.9 Brabus Petrol (281.910 (H4B))
  • 0.9 Petrol (281.910 (H4B))
  • 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D))
  • 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D))
Fortwo City Coupe 1998-2007 8
  • 0.6 45 Petrol (160.910)
  • 0.6 55 Petrol (160.910)
  • 0.6 61 Petrol (160.910)
  • 0.6 BRABUS Petrol (160.910)
  • 0.7 50 Petrol (160.920)
  • 0.7 61 Petrol (160.920)
  • 0.7 BRABUS Petrol (160.920)
  • 0.8 CDi Diesel (660.940)

What is the role of the Smart Fortwo 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 Smart Fortwo 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 Smart Fortwo 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.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Fortwo 2007-2015 2007-2015 0.8 CDi Diesel (660.950), 0.8 CDi DPF Diesel (660.951), 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)), 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)), 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)), 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)), 1.0 12V Turbo Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)), Electric Drive Brabus E… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Fortwo 2015-2025 2015-2025 0.9 Brabus Petrol (281.910 (H4B)), 0.9 Petrol (281.910 (H4B)), 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D)), 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D)) Petrol
Fortwo City Coupe 1998-2007 1998-2007 0.6 45 Petrol (160.910), 0.6 55 Petrol (160.910), 0.6 61 Petrol (160.910), 0.6 BRABUS Petrol (160.910), 0.7 50 Petrol (160.920), 0.7 61 Petrol (160.920), 0.7 BRABUS Petrol (160.920), 0.8 CDi Diesel (660.940) Diesel, Petrol

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