How to Change Your Air Filter
        


No need to pay a mechanic for this job - air filters are inexpensive and easily changed. You should change your car's air filter every 15,000 miles.
 
      Steps:
1.      Open the hood.
 
2.      Locate your air filter, usually found on top of the engine. On cars with carburetors it is in a round piece of metal about the size of a medium pizza; fuel-injected cars have square or rectangular air filter housings that may be off to the side of the engine.

3.      Unscrew or unclamp the top to the air filter housing.
 
4.      Lift out the air filter. It should be a round or rectangular filter made of paper or plastic, with a rubber rim.
 
5.      Clean the area with a vacuum cleaner or seal the top of the carburetor. This will keep debris out of the carburetor as you continue to clean the housing.
 
6.      Clean out any dirt or bugs from the inside of the air filter housing with a rag.
 
7.      Replace the filter with a new filter. Consult your manual to determine the proper filter for your car.
 
8.      Replace the cover and close the hood.
 
 

 
    Warnings:
    Avoid using the wrong size air filter. Your engine will run less efficiently.