is it hard to change an air filter for a car?

[TranceNation]

i have honda accord 98, can i change it myself or do i need to bring it in?

 

[Zenmervolt]

Changing the air filter generally requires a screw-driver and a rachet set at the most. You shouldn't need to take it in. Of course, it can be hard to get at the filter sometimes.

ZV

 

[Sundog]

It is one of the easiest thing you can do on a car besides put gas in.

 

[PsychoAndy]

Depends on the car.

I spend about 20 minutes, 15 of which are mostly profanity on getting my airbox open.

-PAB

 

[PsychoAndy]

Originally posted by: Sundog
It is one of the easiest thing you can do on a car besides put gas in.

I dont think so. Get a 1.6L DOHC honda and try it. Then we'll talk.

-PAB

 

[ohtwell]

I've changed one before and it wasn't that hard.


: ) Amanda

 

[Pepsi90919]

it involved 3 philips screws and 15 seconds of time on my 91 civic, 1.5L.

 

[Stojakapimp]

Took me about a minute. Just uncrewed the top, took it off, took out the filter, put the other one in and then screwed it back on. Took me about 2 minutes to do it. You just need to go to Kragen or something and tell them your car and they'll get you your air filter

 

[goodoptics]

Originally posted by: TranceNation
i have honda accord 98, can i change it myself or do i need to bring it in?

It shouldn't take more than 5 min to change the air filter on your accord. The filter shouldn't cost more than $20 at the dealer.

 

[Pepsi90919]

20 bucks wtf? i can get mine for like 2

 

[goodoptics]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
20 bucks wtf? i can get mine for like 2

I was talking about getting an oem one at the dealer, not the aftermarket crap.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
20 bucks wtf? i can get mine for like 2

You're making a big mistake if you buy the cheapest air filter that will fit in your airbox.

Your two primary filters are the only means of protection your engine has from the wear solid particles cause.

Buying a 2$ air filter for your 20,000$ car doesen't make very much sense.

If you really want to save money, you could always buy a re-usable filter.

Not only are they reusable, but they provide much better efficency(read: more airflow, less particles) than a paper filter.

I was thinking of getting a HEPA air filter for my scooter engine. 0.3 micron filtration, baby.

 

[glenn1]

Just bought one for my Acura Integra a couple of days ago, price should be comparable if not identical for TranceNation's Accord. Was in the high 20's, forget the exact figure.

 

[JetsFanatic]

It should be no problem at all

read your owners manual for direction

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
20 bucks wtf? i can get mine for like 2

You're making a big mistake if you buy the cheapest air filter that will fit in your airbox.

Your two primary filters are the only means of protection your engine has from the wear solid particles cause.

Buying a 2$ air filter for your 20,000$ car doesen't make very much sense.

If you really want to save money, you could always buy a re-usable filter.

Not only are they reusable, but they provide much better efficency(read: more airflow, less particles) than a paper filter.

I was thinking of getting a HEPA air filter for my scooter engine. 0.3 micron filtration, baby.

one end of the airbox looks dirty, the other looks clean, that's all that matters to me

edit: and it's a $3 filter for a $2000 car.

 

[StageLeft]

It's easy but you should get a K&N air filter for a 25% increase in horsepower!!!

 

[shiner]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
It's easy but you should get a K&N air filter for a 25% increase in horsepower!!!

Riiiiight......

 

[PsychoAndy]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
It's easy but you should get a K&N air filter for a 25% increase in horsepower!!!

Skoorb: My autozone configuration printout

Air filters for this model:

STP: $6.49
Fram: $7.49
K&N: $47.99.

I went with door #1.

-PAB

 

[shiner]

Originally posted by: PsychoAndy

Originally posted by: Skoorb
It's easy but you should get a K&N air filter for a 25% increase in horsepower!!!

Skoorb: My autozone configuration printout

Air filters for this model:

STP: $6.49
Fram: $7.49
K&N: $47.99.

I went with door #1.

-PAB

Avoid all Fram products at any cost...their stuff is utter crap.

 

[Parrotheader]

I love it when I put in a new air filter and then get my oil changed soon after. I could've put it in 20 minutes before going to get my oil changed yet they STILL as me if I want to change it

 

[brtspears2]

I'd suggest the K&N so you wouldnt have to replace the filter so much, just wash and oil it.

But it should take about .... 20 minutes first time to learn, 5 minutes after that.