Teach you to replace the air filter yourself! Easily save more than 100 yuan.
I believe that many car owners and friends maintain in 4S shops, and it is not a small expense to replace accessories and add working hours. In fact, some of these replacement projects are not difficult, and they don’t need professional tools. They can be done at home, among which, and are the most typical.
Then today, Lungu summed it up for everyone:How to change the air filter yourself? I hope I can save you some unnecessary money!
How often should the air filter be replaced?
It is generally recommended to replace it every 10,000-20,000 km.
Generally speaking, it is replaced every 10,000-20,000 kilometers /6 months, one at a time.
of course，The maintenance cycle of different brands is not exactly the same, and the specific replacement cycle is scheduled according to the requirements of automobile manufacturers and their own usage and environment.
For example, it is best to replace the car once every three months when the smog is serious.
How to replace the air filter by yourself?
【 Instructions before starting work 】
(1) Leave the vehicle for half an hour after the flameout, so as to prevent burns.
(2) Wear gloves and other protective equipment to prevent yourself from being hurt.
(3) Pay attention to the proper strength during the replacement process, so as not to damage the car parts.
(4) Under normal circumstances, replacing the air filter by yourself will not affect the warranty, but individual brands may have restrictions.
Step 1: Preparation.
(1) First of all, know your car,Know where the air filter is in the engine compartment;Then determine the size and shape of the screwdriver to be used. (The following is a schematic diagram of the air filter position of several common models)
Indication of air filtration position ↓
Indication of air filtration position ↓
Indication of air filtration position ↓
(2) Before opening the plastic cover of the air filter element,Determine how it is fixed, whether it is fixed with screws or with buckles.Secondly, make sure there are several screws or buckles. Don’t remove two screws or open two buckles and then remove the whole plastic cover rashly.
Step 2: Formal disassembly
(1) After finding the location of the air filter,Take off the plastic cover of the air cleaner.The air filter position and the fixing method of the cover will be different for each car, but the general process is similar.
As shown in the figure below, the air filter cover is fixed by screws, which is very simple to assemble and disassemble. Use a cross screwdriver to loosen it in turn and then take it off one by one.
(2) cover theWhen the cover on the air filter element is removed, the filter element is exposed to our eyes.At this point, remember which side of the air filter element is facing up for subsequent operation.
After the old filter element is taken out, it can be compared with the new filter element. Obviously, the color of the filter element becomes dark and there are many black particles.
(3) After the filter element is taken out, remember toClean the air filter box synchronously, and wipe the inside and outside of the air filter shell with a clean rag.
(4) Then,According to the actual situation of your car, decide whether the filter needs to be cleaned or discarded directly.Such as cleaning, windless guns and other professional equipment, you can use home, hair dryer instead.
Step 3: Install the filter element.
(1) clean air filter or new air filterPut it back in its original position. When installing the air filter, be sure to put the front and back of the air filter element right.
（2）Buckle the air filter cover,Then screw and fasten the screws or buckles one by one.When installing the screw, don’t use too much force to avoid unscrewing the screw.
(3) At this point, the air filter element has been replaced!
Today’s topic:Can you change the air filter yourself? Welcome to communicate in the comments section below.
Source:Lungu Practical knowledge of automobile