How to Clean Your Air Filter

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate the air filter.

   The dry air filter will be made of paper or cotton gauze.
   
   Dry air filters tend to get dirty faster but they are also easier to clean than oiled air filters.
   
   The dry air filter will be under the hood of your car, on top of the engine.
   
   The filter will be housed in a rectangular or round box.If you cannot locate the air filter under the hood, refer to the instructional manual that came with your car for this information.
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   Step 2: Take it out of the car.

   You may need to remove the lid of the housing to take out the filter.
   
   There may be wingnuts or clamps that you need to remove.
   
   Use a screwdriver to remove the wingnuts or remove the clamps with your fingers.
   
   Then, pull the filter out of the housing.Pull the filter out carefully as it will likely be covered in dirt and dust. , Hold the filter with one hand and use the hose attachment on the vacuum to remove dirt and dust.
   
   Run the vacuum over the filter to suck up all the residue on the filter.
   
   You can also do a quick vacuum of the filter housing to remove any dirt or dust., As a final clean, use a dry cloth to wipe the filter to remove any remaining dirt or dust.
   
   You can also wipe the inside of the filter housing with the cloth.Do not scrub or rub the filter.
   
   A simple wipe should be fine. , Once you are done cleaning the air filter, put it back in the housing.
   
   Make sure the air filter sits properly and securely in the housing.
   
   Then, replace the lid on the housing.
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   Step 3: Vacuum the filter.

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   Step 4: Wipe off the filter with a dry cloth.

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   Step 5: Put the air filter back in the car.

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