How Much Does an Engine Air Filter Replacement Cost?

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Maintenance: Engine Air Filter Replacement

Estimated Price at the Mechanic: $40-$85

Changing your engine’s air filter is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to see an improvement in your car’s overall performance.

Most car owners rarely think about their engine’s air filter. In fact, a lot of people might not even know that there are 2 different air filters in their car, one being the cabin air filter and the other being the engine air filter.

It is extremely important that you change out your air filters in a timely manner, as they have a massive impact over your vehicle’s ability to properly function. A dirty air filter can lead to any or all of the following symptoms:

1. Decreased Engine Power
2. Poor Acceleration
3. Higher RPM (more wear on engine)
4. Rough Running Engine

Luckily, they are extremely easy and relatively cheap to replace, and FIXD has already written an article telling you exactly how to do it!

Breakdown of Price: $20-$50 Air Filter; $20-35 Labor

Air Filters alone are not terribly expensive. Especially not when you consider how important you are they are for your vehicle.

Mechanic vs. DIY: Mechanic $40-$85 vs. DIY $20-$50

Changing your engine’s air filter is something that FIXD very STRONGLY RECOMMENDS you try doing at home! It is extremely simple to do, and you will save a good chunk of money doing it. Click here to read FIXD’s article about how to change your air filter at home, along with some suggestions about which brands to buy!

Projected Add-Ons: None