THANK YOU!

Yes

I either go 100% by the book. If the original filter is in the car, and the book says replace at 5 years, REPLACE IT. If you pull the filter at 40k and it's clogged, give the customer the option

+HumbleMechanic I'm a professional auto tech. I've seen clean filters that have been on the car for years break apart in my hand because the filter element became hard after hundreds of heat cycles. But most filters will get clogged before that happens

A mid to slightly dirty filter can be tapped on hard suface to clean it out somewhat. Even a very diry air cleaner tapped out is better than not, so tap first then hold up to light for inspection and then cipher its condition. Don't throw the sink out with the dirty water! FYI change it if its old due to it deteriorating and breaking down from age. Here's your sign, Brittleness.

So I bought a car that was 4 years old with an original air filter. I've changed it, the car runs much better. The sides of the filter were broken off and I'm worried, what else can I do even tho the car has a new filter.

i whould replacit......their is a chance the oil whill stick to the maf(mass air flow)sensor.

Just replace it. They are so cheap why wouldn't you replace it?

Possible. For sure I’d load is being calculated wrong due to wrong input

He's demonstrating how to do it.

THANK YOU!!!! If you mean the ETCG meet, no. I am teaching classed in CA all this weekend.

Yes, ETCG. This will be the first year I'll be able to make it and I was hoping to meet you in person, but next time. Have fun in Ca.

You will LOVE it. Eric sent me a pic of all the giveaways. IT IS NUTS!!! I hate that I can't make it, but teaching these classes will be very valuable.

Some other KZfaq creators (techs) will be there that I want to meet too, so yes, I'm definitely looking forward to this one. Oh yeah, the giveaways are awesome too.

I know Scanner Danner will be there, Who else is coming? I am pretty bummed I can't make it. I had a long talk with Eric about it. LOL

+rasafrasahassenfrat hahaha ole Scotty! I don't fancy myself either a Scotty look alike or a Hipster. Hhaha hhaha.

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Lmao

Revvv Upp ur Air Filterssss 😂

+Luis saul Bueso Tabore highly doubtful

+phille042 It's been good so far for us. Plenty of power, good MPG and no super common issues yet.

HumbleMechanic Okey! Because here in Sweden we have had some reports on broken cam chains after just a couple of km, even before 100.000 km (62130 miles) and because of that VW decided to go back to cam belts on that engine. But I think that it's strange to see these things in magazines and still the cars with that engine seems to sell pretty well..? Thanks for the answer!

check the air filter and you're good

+MrSpunky if it’s bad enough I guess it could.

It's probably not worth the trouble. You would gain more power just by using a high-flow filter.

your a/c blows better when you change the in cabin filter, you wont believe how dirty they get when you pull em out!

So funny some people don’t know the difference between engine air filter and cabin filter.i change engine air filter every 15000 klm.a dirty cabin filter does NOT affect your AC performance.i have changed it twice about every 80,000 klm.

+Michael Barlow I recommend following your manufacture recommended interval for replacement. I said it's a good idea to check it once a year.

When in doubt change it

In general, I have heard spark plugs are 100k-120k, Fuel filters are generally only replaced when they go bad which is rare but typically requires a fuel pump assembly replacement as well since they tend to be all one piece now, and timing belt is 100k-150k and the tensioner is usually also replaced with the belt. Timing chains on the other hand do not have a regular interval.

2.5l has a chain.

Really? Gotta love that! Plugs are every 40K

nope. Honestly, just do what I did, wash it, let it dry then put it back. Been doing it for 3+ years now and if the filter isn't damaged and can be washed, no need to get a new one.

Good but ex

+mark jarrett highly doubt it. It would have to be almost completely clogged.

+cookiehead2 the one shown here has about 13k miles. And other that the spider, it's pretty clean. Unless you drive in harsh conditions, I think 12k is too often for filter replacement. Think checking it once a year is a great idea, and replace as needed

+HumbleMechanic admittedly, I drive in the city 95% of the time.

I drive a lot in the LA harbor district. It's so dusty there, parking a just-washed car for a day leaves it looking like it would after 2-3 weeks in the suburbs. I also camp in the desert a few times a year where dirt roads and wind kick up amazing amounts of dust. I think my car's OEM filter was in for 35-40 thousand miles,maybe closer to 50. When I finally swapped it out, it was pretty dirty but I didn't feel any difference in performance with the clean new one or see any difference in mpg.

I would say the filter. Good luck in court!

+Darth Mall I like the K&N. The cold air intake really depends on the kit.

+HumbleMechanic Cool. Most of the research I've done seems like a wash. some say they do add what they claim others say that the computer will compensate for the added air making it just a great sound bolt on. Though I've had a k&n drop in filters for years and I like them CAI seem like a different animal and I'm not sure if should purchase one.

If you have a MAF sensor on the vehicle I would stick with a dry filter. AFE makes drop in replacements and AEM has dry cone filters if that is your thing. I've used both on MAF based cars and both work great. The drop in AFE Pro Dry S on my Passat works well and cleaning is super easy. They also use high density polyurethane seals which add alot of rigidity and will likely last much longer than any foam seals you will find from the OEM or aftermarket. Just my two cents, let me know what you go with!

Why get yourself more work on maintenance? You got to oil those filters and check them more regularly. Unless you're pulling massive amounts of air because your car is pushing 600hp+, K&N are a waste. You'll also get your MAF sensors covered in oil over time and got to clean those too.

possible.

I think every service is a little much. I mean I will not hate on anyone doing it that much, but that is a lot of times to spend $25 you may not have to

HumbleMechanic That is a fair point. Maybe not every service but that kind of depends when people service their cars too. Some people might service a lot sooner than others.

VERY true. If you live at the beach, you can plan for more filter changes

+James right! Just be sure to flow the cleaning instructions. See a lot of people way over oil the filters.

Check your air filter.

+Johnnytestm VDubs could be a ton of things. Really need to check faults to identify the system that has an issue

+HumbleMechanic scanned it with an ob2 and it was something about the rear right wheel.... Something about a bad bearing is what he said

+heyerstandards don't worry too much about it. When you have a few minutes, check it.

Lol those engine covers are dumb. Haha

Yes because you're engine has to work harder and it cosumes more fuel then necessary

+Brannon Ramgeet why would the cars blow up?

Finally, someone with some engineering knowledge.

+Will Waldstein that info is pretty good, but far beyond what most drivers will do.

In my car, with a GM Family 0 Z12XE engine, the stock air filter box is an ABS shell made of two parts, mated by four metal clips that you snap into place when you close it. The lower part is connected to the air intake conduit, while the upper part ends in a pipe, with the MAF sensor in between, that leads to the throttle body. You put the filter on the lower part, which features a slot, with the filter's rubber seal facing upwards, and then you close the airbox and snap the clips into place. When you open it again, you'll find that the filter's rubber seal sticks into the upper part of the airbox. So, unless you damage the upper airbox shell or you change the air filter in the middle of a dust storm, no dirt can get into the MAF and throttle body and then the engine, and the filter itself acts as a seal for the airbox. I changed a dirty filter (actually no dirt on it, but the filter's paper became grayish) with a new one made by Knecht (the LX 737) and now the engine responds a lot faster when you depress the throttle and it feels like it has more torque at lower rpms than before. Much depends upon the airbox design.

Paper's color (aspect) doesn't represent air filter status. Use an air filter restriction gauge. Google "donaldson air restriction gauge" Ondo ibili,

you do it

+rhkips a hhaha wow!!!

jeezas. i think youre doing it wrong

Dominic Lobban Hahaha, these were customer vehicles; not my own. ;)

He only insisted on checking and changing the filter on time, not to use that specific filter. Overall this is a useful video.

+Alin Banc thank you. I get where folks are coming from. But the message of the video is, check the filter

Oil Filters: Wix > Fram Air Filters: Fram > Wix Thats what i've always heard

+Alin Banc :)

Any opinions on washable oil type filters vs paper? Have you experienced any issues at your shop regarding washable filters?

+TheCriminal3k Walmart.com my friend. I tried to buy it in store, but none had the proper filter

lol!!!

ROFLMAO

Yikes, that could be an issue in many ways. :)

+marcofx3 it's my Pennzoil hat. It's not really right to do a sponsored video and wear a logo hat of another brand. Maybe time for a Humble Mechanic hat. As far as the commercial thing. It is a commercial. One selling you the value of checking your air filter. I addressed it in another reply.

+HumbleMechanic a Humble Mechanic cap would be cool! Keep up the great vids!

+marcofx3 thanks! I may do a run of hats if there is enough interest. I hope you guys understand where I am coming from on this video. Thanks so much for the support!! :)

Wow that’s pretty often

If you change it every 3-4 months, you must also be changing your engine oil every 3-5k miles although you drive a recent vehicle model and use a full synthetic.... which makes me question your entire existence...... I just hope you're joking...... otherwise you better be driving through a river of shit everyday, to require this interval of renewal.....

+iliketoUSEmybrain017 thank you for the comment and concern. I really appreciate it. This also gives me an opportunity to address the topic. This was a commercial. It was a commercial for you to check your own air filter. This was not a commercial for Fram. In fact if you caught it, they recommend replacing your air filter every year. I recommend following your owners book for replacement, and check it every year. You replace as needed. Not just blindly every year. I really do appreciate the comment and concern. My channel is not going to turn in to a commercial channel, so no worries there. One of the main reasons people choose YT over standard TV is commercials. Think about the average automotive TV show. It's basically a tube to push products. Now I will talk about products. I will test products, and I will even do sponsored or paid videos. But I won't be saying things that I don't believe. That's not me, and that is a slap in the face to you guys. I hope that makes sense, and I don't come off as a dick. I really care about you guys and want to make the best videos I can for you.

There are 2 types of KZfaq users... those who view and those who want to make money. Making money to support a living / family is what it is all about in life.

I mean should mechanic’s get paid for their work? 🤷‍♂️