air filter

[laura]

I have a 2008 mazda 2 sport which has just gone into the garage to have its 25000 mile service, but when I received my car back from the dealer and had a quick look under the bonnet to see what work they had actually done for all that money, I was shock to see the same air filter which the car came with when I brought it. I was just wondering does anyone know if the air filter gets changed every service? Cause I am worried that I have been ripped off. And I know its bad to run the car with a dirty air filter. Hope someone can help thanks. 

[neogeo74]

I had my 2nd service last month. They should have at least cleaned your existing air filter. A new replacement is due by the 3rd service.

[Smthers]

When I had my 2nd service they didn't replace or clean my air filter.

I replaced the filter myself with one of the washable K&N filters.

My old filter was absolutely filthy, all grey and was covered in dead flies and seeds.

I'd certainly recommend a new filter to anyone who's done more than 20k miles. After my filter change I was able to pull away using lower revs, and there was far less hesitation - my car feels completely transformed. I certainly wouldn't recommend leaving the filter change to the 3rd service.

[laura]

Thank you guys, I might just buy my own its easy enough to fit. Yeah you would have thought they would change it every service or as you say clean it. Thanks for your help.

[wrwaustralia]

Hi Guys and Girls,

I have always used K&N Air Filters in all my new motor vehicles and motorcycles.

A one off expense will save you money over the life of the engine and actually improve the throttle response of your vehicle.

Warren