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Old 06-08-2008, 10:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Changing the air filter

While having the 10k maintenance performed on my car, I asked them if they changed the air filter as well and they said that they do not. So I went ahead and bought an air filter to change it myself. I was wondering if anyone has already done this. I have looked at it and it looks like the hose on the top half of the housing will have to be taken loose and then flip the two metal clips that hold the housing halfs together and then try to work it out. Before I dive into this I wanted to post first to see if there are any hidden "gotchas" before I started. Anyone already done this?

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Old 06-08-2008, 11:15 AM   #2 (permalink)
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no air filter change here, but I would be curious (as well as the rest of us) what was covered at 10K, any charges incurred to you, and did you see any paperwork indicating how much the service would have cost? Thanks!

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Old 06-08-2008, 12:56 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
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The maintenance checks is where they make some money off of you in my opinion. Actually they have a 3 page checklist that they go through to check various things on the car such as lights, fluid levels, etc, etc. Changing the engine air filter is not one of them, but changing the pollen filter on the inside air system is as well as changing the oil. The total cost of my visit OTD was $198.61. The breakdown of my charges is below:

Oil Change Mobil 1 0W40 w/filter $42.25
Combination Filter (pollen) $39.88 (must be a heck of a filter)
Windshield Washer fluid $5.98 (they must have needed a new bottle)
Labor $98.00

Oh, and a shop environmental compliance charge $5.00 (oil recycle I guess)

Tax $7.50

At the labor rate of $98 an hour I elected to just purchase the engine air filter ($18.69) and change it myself.

I had asked before I made the trip and they said around $140.00, but, they forgot to include the pollen filter.

Oh, they also indicated on the last page of the checklist (which I got a copy of) that they adjusted the air pressure of the front tires to 33lbs front and 36lbs rear. I noticed on the way home that it rode a little rougher, so after I let the car sit overnight in the garage to cool I checked them the next morning and they all indicated around 40lbs (I have one of the more expensive bellows style tire gauge). I put them back at 29 front, 36 rear (rides much smoother). Don't know why they had more air than they indicated they had put in. I guess gauge differences.

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Old 06-08-2008, 03:16 PM   #4 (permalink)
 
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While having the 10k maintenance performed on my car, I asked them if they changed the air filter as well and they said that they do not. So I went ahead and bought an air filter to change it myself. I was wondering if anyone has already done this. I have looked at it and it looks like the hose on the top half of the housing will have to be taken loose and then flip the two metal clips that hold the housing halfs together and then try to work it out. Before I dive into this I wanted to post first to see if there are any hidden "gotchas" before I started. Anyone already done this?
Just got ours - have not needed to change air filter yet. Ran across this:

FQ101 : Smart Car Modifications

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Old 06-08-2008, 03:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I was wondering if anyone has already done this.
Of course, here you go, just added this for you.

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Keep an eye on my site. I have added loads of 451 stuff already and have a load more to add over the next 2 weeks. I have hundreds of pictures and plenty of how2's to add but only have time to add some every day.

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Just got ours - have not needed to change air filter yet. Ran across this:

FQ101 : Smart Car Modifications
That's what I needed! Thanks so much for the link.

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Old 06-08-2008, 03:48 PM   #7 (permalink)
 
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Of course, here you go, just added this for you.

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Keep an eye on my site. I have added loads of 451 stuff already and have a load more to add over the next 2 weeks. I have hundreds of pictures and plenty of how2's to add but only have time to add some every day.
Hey, great info! Glad this forum is here. Much help. I'll keep my eyes on it Evilution. Thanks.

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Keep an eye on my site.
Would be great if you could have a wiring diagram for the 451 (regarding aftermarket alarm and remote start installs). We have one for the 2005 Smart but I'm told the 451 is different

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Old 06-08-2008, 04:12 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
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Anyone put a K&N filter on the car yet? Advance has them for about
$26 right now...thought I'd get one.

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Old 06-08-2008, 04:22 PM   #10 (permalink)
 
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It should be this one. Since it's washable and reusable it will last the life of the car and pay for itself many times over. We have one in our car and it's the best filter we've ever used. Highly recommended. Hope they come out with an oil filter soon too

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