How often change air filter?

Shane34 on 04/11/2021 - 12:19

Hey guys,

I just checked the air filter in my old laser and it still looks pretty good. However I haven't changed it in the 3 years I've owned it, so just wondering if I should switch it anyway.

Also a mate swears by those expensive K&n performance filters. Would I notice any difference putting these in an old clunker?

Cheers

Automotive

Comments

  • oscargamer on 04/11/2021 - 12:21
    +4

    Whenever it needs changing. Depends on km used and where used .

    Don't touch K&n. Waste of money. Don't filter as well as cheap OEM filters.

  • MS Paint on 04/11/2021 - 12:23
    +2

    Just get a supercheap auto home branded one in their next storewide discount sale.

    Looks can be deceptive when it comes to air filters.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/11/2021 - 12:33
    +1

    Ford Laser? , mate you would get more of a performance increase just replacing it with an el cheapo $20 special from Supercheap or Repco if it hasn't been changed in 3 years.

  • pegaxs on 04/11/2021 - 12:45

    K&N is a waste on a shitbox Laser. Take your old one out and blow it out with compressed air or just buy a generic one from any auto parts store.

  • deme on 04/11/2021 - 12:53

    Cabin or Engine

    • MS Paint on 04/11/2021 - 13:05
      +1

      I'm guessing by

      old laser

      That's it's probably pre cabin filters

  • Shane34 on 04/11/2021 - 13:04

    Thanks guys. Just got a Sakura one off eBay. Half the price of the Ryco.
    Re: K&N. I thought they sounded a bit like a gimmick too but it was a mechanic who told me they increase airflow.
    Anyway I'm too tight to drop $90 on one lol

    • MS Paint on 04/11/2021 - 13:06
      +3

      Perfect. You should get it in the next 6 months given current postage times

    • apsilon on 04/11/2021 - 13:36
      +4

      They do increase airflow, that's why they don't filter as well. Can't have it both ways.

    • brad1-8tsi on 04/11/2021 - 16:30

      K&N increase airflow by filtering less. They filter really good once they start to clog up but then they don't flow as much.

  • Drakesy on 04/11/2021 - 13:08

    Youtube

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 04/11/2021 - 14:14
    +1

    waste of $ using a K&N filter on such an old car. As for change frequency- depends on the conditions your car drives in. If its very dusty where you live, i'd do it every year. if its just the suburbs, once every 2-3 years is fine.

  • hothed on 04/11/2021 - 16:12
    +3

    Its an old shit box laser. Just bang it out and chuck it back in again for another 3 years.

  • Pluto88 on 05/11/2021 - 08:53

    the colour of the filter material is a good indicator, if there's larger stuff I usually just give it a tap to break them loose.

    also take note of the direction of flow, the engine side could be in perfect condition but the intake side could be clogged

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