Tips for Replacing ANY Car's Air Filter

Have you ever wondered how to replace your car's engine air filter? You do not have to be a professional mechanic to do some simple maintenance on your car. In this video I will show you how to replace the air filter on a VR6 GTI. But I will also teach you how to think about how to start thinking about fixing cars, not just replacing parts.

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Join me today as we learn:
~Why this is NOT a DIY video
~Replacing air filters on a MK3 VW
~how to find an air filter
~inspecting an air filter
~removing the air filter box
~cleaning the air filter housing
~Do you NEED an engine air filter
~installing the air filter
~Why air filters are important
~installing an engine air filter
~and more

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[holidayhouse]

Don't forget to grab your sharpie and write the date/mileage on the new filter. Nice video...your spot on about those clips...I'm very gentle with the clips on my cars.

[flyweightrn]

Iv'e never seen anyone post your main idea of a universal way of looking at how to fix things vs step by step. Thats what ive been waiting for someone to do. Great job!

[falxonPSN]

Great video. May also be worth mentioning that some cars have 2 filters in case people don't realize it.

[ExaltedDuck]

I miss the old ring shaped filters on top of the engine. There's a certain charm that's just not matched by a square thing tucked in a box or even those fancy CAI cone shaped jobs.

[rudolfhuijs]

Indeed, in a Passat B5.5 it's a nightmare and located away from the throttle body. Quite different from this VR6, although the filter is almost identical in shape.
Thanks for the pro tips.

[Dreccomel]

Thank you for the cool video. I like the philosophy of teaching how to do it regardless of what type of vehicle it is, there isn't much quality information out there and I am sold with your channel, I enjoy it and I'll sure to practice the philosophy moving forward.

[johnbrooks]

Nice SAI delete - I found a nice bottle cork/cap at my local beer brewery store that fit perfectly.

[mikemaveety]

Awesome thanks for your help today appreciate it 👍

[LynxStarAuto]

Saw your piece on the Techshop magazine. Congrats Charles.

[pandakso]

If you can remove the lid to access the filter without unscrewing from airflow meter, is that better? To avoid incorrectly replacing the filter lid. Thanks.

[waynerhea]

this is random but wherever you get a new car its good to line the bottom with spray on bed liner not only will it pertect from corrosion but it will also make the under side of the car look nicer and well maintained.

[blackpandatto]

Only thing i would like to know and is something that no video explains, what happens if the airflow sensor socket is in the top of the airbox, i cant do a pod filter change?

[volpswagen_marco]

Hey Charles, have you ever thought about getting and filming your videos with a 360° camera? How awesome would that be for us viewers to be able to see the whole shop while you're talking? It's just a thought lol! Love your shows!

[johnferguson]

I wish that you would give some advice about choosing a replacement filter. How do I tell the difference between a OEM replacement and a poor quality filter? Am I paying too much or too little? Companies will not supply information on the particulate size the filter screens and how much it restricts the airflow.

[utku]

What's the circular part with bolts and a spring on it that's across the tiny mesh screen at 6:08? What's it called and what's its purpose?

[robertphillips]

After I go offroading I always blow out my air filter and the about of dust that comes out is outstanding. I guess thats just a part of life in Texas.

[DanteTheAbyssalBeing]

Bloody hell, your beard is fantastic. I'm jealous :)

[edcivicsi]

Hey humbleMechanic I have a question I have a 2006 vw gli and would like to but a vr6 engine the newer ones how hard is to do that swap is there any modifications or is a bolt on ? Or R32 is that hard too??

[ozzyo]

filter didn't need replaced at all.. but nice idea for a video.

[johnharrington]

the new air filter I bought had like white fiber glued to the bottom I removed it because the old filter did not have one? i would think it would be to restrictive to leave it on.