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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ik this comment is really old, but just based on the brand. OEM from the original auto manufacturer's store is a safe option. high quality brands are also safe options (such as K&N air filters)
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!
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.
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?
He replaced a junk parts house filter with a OEM filter. Notice how it was smaller than the New one? That was probably letting dust through and thats a No-no... I also suggest cleaning the MAF thats very expensive on these cars.
I bought a used car and wanted to change the air filter but the old air filter has a foam sheet mounted to it and the new one I bought doesn't have, so I haven't changed it yet and don't know what to do about it, searched the internet but haven't found anything about air filters with foam sheet attached to it. Any ideas? My car is a toyota Yaris 2005 model Europe (Scandinavian)
+HumbleMechanic its the 20 year Model. Its called Jubiläums Modell or Jubiläum Modell here in Germany. I'm actually from Lower Saxony, near Wolfsburg :)
+Tan N I get REALLY nervous about that on a VW. Their MAF sensors are fussy at times, and spraying them with anything can make a sad MAF. On other cars, that may be a reasonable thing.
the heated film wire type MAF VW can use, can become sad when it gets fouled. Had no issues cleaning the MAF on my old MK4 and B6 Passat. Also, on my old Toyotas, I used to also remove the intake accordion pipe from the throttle body and check for fouling. If there is fouling, then I would clean it (back when I had Toyotas, back then the Throttle body butterfly valve was cable operated)... definitely restored performance. these days, the induction add-on service would take care of that.
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??
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.
+HumbleMechanic Quick Tip: Write the date and vehicle mileage on the the side of the filter using a permanent ink marker (Sharpie) when you change the filter. That eliminates having to guess how long the filter has been in the car.
+Projex That would depend on the type of filter. You want to be sure to follow the manufacturer instructions. And don't put too much oil on it, if it's an oil filter.
+HumbleMechanic You were right. I replaced the valve and hose assembly ($138 eeks!). A slight roughness at idle disappeared. The hoses were super dried out and there might have been a slight vacuum leak.
