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Thread ID: 129816	2013-03-15 00:26:00	Nissan Wingroad Air Filter	bk T (215)	PC World Chat

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
1332776	2013-03-15 00:26:00	Sounds silly, but,.... How do I replace the air filter of my Nissan Wingroad, 2006 model, Jap import. Have googled but couldn't get any results. Suppose to be a straight-forward replacement but problem is, I couldn't even locate where the filter is! Would be nice if someone could point me to the right direction where step-by-step DIY instructions on the Internet.f Cheers	bk T (215)
1332777	2013-03-15 01:01:00	Take a picture of the engine bay, but looking at photos in the big black airbox behind the battery.	Alex B (15479)
1332778	2013-03-15 01:58:00	Found it! It's easy - only when you know it. Took out the filter and checked - it's quite clean actually. The reason why I do it is because I sent in my car for lub service at the AA Auto Service this morning and they 'advised' me that my filter needs replacement - it's very dirty. It turns out that they are just trying to cheat some money from me! Another one of those dishonest garages! Have to look for another car repairer!	bk T (215)
1332779	2013-03-15 02:19:00	Clean is relative if driven on asphalt roads its just paper and the fine dirt blocks the pores of the paper. The AA may have plugged in an OBDI and found a pressure drop across the element. Dont be a tight bugger change it. Dont blow it out with an airgun as this forces the dirt into the paper esp if blown from the outside in. Service every 20k by tapping it on concrete change every 60k if not driven on gravel roads or long drive ways.	prefect (6291)
1332780	2013-03-15 02:42:00	Thanks prefect.	bk T (215)
1332781	2013-03-15 03:02:00	The AA may have plugged in an OBDI and found a pressure drop across the element. Did you see that on a Tui sign? Unlikely	PaulD (232)
1332782	2013-03-15 04:41:00	Did you see that on a Tui sign? Unlikely Why is that? An OBD2 fitted to my 1999 Ka shows the vaccuum reading up stream and down stream a dirty airfilter will give a reading outside normal limits	prefect (6291)
1332783	2013-03-15 07:13:00	Clean is relative if driven on asphalt roads its just paper and the fine dirt blocks the pores of the paper. The AA may have plugged in an OBDI and found a pressure drop across the element. Dont be a tight bugger change it. Dont blow it out with an airgun as this forces the dirt into the paper esp if blown from the outside in. Service every 20k by tapping it on concrete change every 60k if not driven on gravel roads or long drive ways. That's logical and something I didn't know. Thanks	gary67 (56)
1332784	2013-03-15 10:47:00	Why is that? An OBD2 fitted to my 1999 Ka shows the vaccuum reading up stream and down stream a dirty airfilter will give a reading outside normal limits I spose your cleaning your o2 sensor at the same time? I do my filter quite regularly now, living in east christchurch is not nice to air filters. Hate to think how many vehicles are being choked cos the owners don't know to replace.	hueybot3000 (3646)
1332785	2013-03-15 21:31:00	Why is that? An OBD2 fitted to my 1999 Ka shows the vaccuum reading up stream and down stream a dirty airfilter will give a reading outside normal limits What is this 1999 Ka? I've checked a wide range of normal cars and all just have a mass airflow sensor between the filter and the intake manifold and no sensor on the other side of the filter. I would say that filters get checked by eye unless there's some performance issue. On sealed roads mine has done 80k + without much dirt and I know it's the original because I marked it when new. I've had charges for parts the mechanic never replaced in the past :)	PaulD (232)
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