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How One Woman Can Change An Air Filter and A Summer Driving Vehicle Checklist

April 21, 2016 by Alison 17 Comments

Ladies…today we are going to discuss vehicle maintenance. Now wait, before you run away, just bear with me for a moment. While I appreciate that hubby is a mechanic…and a darn good one at that, I like to know that should he be away for any reason, I can take care of a few routine things on my own. I also want my daughter to grow up being able to do the same and I’m here to tell you, not only will you feel accomplished, you’ll save money when you do some of this stuff yourself. With spring in full force and summer peeking around the corner, there are a few things you should check out on your rig before taking off on the first big family road trip of the season.

HowToChangeAnAirFilter

Summer Vehicle Safety Checklist

  • Tires: Are they properly inflated? Do they have good tread or do they need to be rotated? Making sure the rubber on the ground is in good shape will help reduce the possibility of getting a flat or having a blowout which can cause not only delays and be a big hassle; but can also cause accidents.
  • Air Conditioning: Does it work? This may not be as related to safety as it is to comfort during a hot summer road trip with the family packed into the car. Maybe with some pets? You’ll definitely want to be sure that AC is in tip top shape.
  • Fluid Levels: Transmission Fluid, Coolant? Is your wiper fluid topped off? You don’t want to run into a storm or maybe a big patch of bugs somewhere and not be able to get that yuck off the windshield. That can make it hard to see and what happens when you can’t see? Accidents. What about oil? Is it full? Dirty? Any leaks? Does it need to be changed? Keep on top of that – your engine will thank you.
  • Filters: Do you need a new oil filter? What about an air filter? A clean engine air filter helps your vehicles’s engine run more efficiently and helps keep other components working correctly by keeping dirt and debris out of your engine. Air filters are really the engine’s first line of defense and, a clean air filter can increase acceleration, horsepower, and improve overall engine performance. Keeping a clean air filter helps your car live a longer life and it’s super easy to maintain.If yours looks like it’s seen better days, fret not and believe me when I say that if you have five minutes and a screwdriver, you too can be successful in accomplishing this bit of necessary routine maintenance.

First things first, you need to run over to the automotive department at your local Walmart and pick up the FRAM Extra Guard Air Filter that was designed for your vehicle. It’s super easy to figure out using the online parts lookup or you can use the part number books they have available in-store. All you need to know it the year, make, model, and which engine your car has. (*Tip: If there are multiple engine sizes available for your vehicle, pop the hood and there should be a little sticker underneath that will give you all of those specs.)

FRAM at Walmart

Once you’ve scooped up the correct air filter, just make sure you have a Phillips head screwdriver (the one that looks like a star), and you’re ready to get to work.

FRAM Air Filter

How To Change An Air Filter

Step 1: Pop the hood and find the location of the air filter. It should be in a covered compartment. Remove the screws that are holding the top on the compartment (should be 4-6).

Air Filter Housing

Step 2: Remove old air filter. Make funny faces and “ewwww” about how dirty that thing is.

Step 3: Take your brand new FRAM Extra Guard Air Filter out of the box and pop it in the compartment.

Insert New Filter

Step 4: One it’s securely in place put the top back on the compartment and put screws back in making sure they’re tight.

Remove Screws

Step 5: Finally…well, actually that’s all. There’s no step 5 or 10 or 15. You’re done and you little lady, have successfully changed the air filter on your family’s carriage. In fact, I think  we’ll make step five bragging to hubby and anyone else you run into about how mechanically inclined your are.

Are you ready to take your vehicle maintenance into your own hands? Give the online parts finder for FRAM at Walmart a try and let me know what you think! How involved are you in your family vehicle’s maintenance? Let me know in the comments below and thanks for reading!

Filed Under: DIY, Helpful Hints, Saving $$ Tagged With: Air Filter, Auto Maintenance

Comments

  1. Diana Mathieson says

    April 22, 2016 at 5:19 am

    I think it is great for women to know how to do some maintenance on their cars. thanks for the information.

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  2. Berlin says

    April 22, 2016 at 7:05 am

    This is very interesting. For a long time, I ask my mom to drive me to errands and meetings and she would gladly comply especially if it will not hurt her own schedule. Now, she is forcing me to learn how to drive. ive just got my student permit driver’s license and is now looking for a driving school. And my goal is to learn how to drive before June and also familiarize myself with the air filter and how to check the condition of vehicles before long travels.

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  3. tara pittman says

    April 22, 2016 at 8:36 am

    I learned something new today. Now I can save money when I get my oil change as they charge a lot for an air filter.

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  4. Serena @ Thrift Diving says

    April 22, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Great tutorial, Allison! Car maintenance is not something I usually DIY, but give me paint and a miter saw, I’ll DIY anything else! LOL. This is an area I would love to become more comfortable with, so I can’t wait to get my own FRAM engine filter and give it a try! 🙂 #client

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  5. Rachel Mouton says

    April 22, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    I did this same thing a couple of years ago! I didn’t even know there was an air filter LOL It was so easy. Walmart and Fram helped tremendously 🙂

    Reply
  6. Michelle Gwynn Jones says

    April 22, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Basic car maintence should be part of driver’s training.

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  7. Elizabeth O. says

    April 22, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    It’s great to have a man in the house who can do all these things but at the same time, it’s actually better if you can handle these things on your own. Thank you for the tips and the checklist, they are much appreciated.

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  8. Nicole Escat says

    April 23, 2016 at 3:01 am

    Well, it actually looks like a great thing to use. Thanks for this!

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  9. Lexie Lane says

    April 23, 2016 at 7:01 am

    Such a great ideas and tips! It’s so important to know about this especially when we are traveling alone. Thanks for that!

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  10. Terri Beavers says

    April 23, 2016 at 9:24 am

    I’d love to know how to care for my car instead of taking it to have everything changed. I’ll start with my air filter and if that works well, I’ll keep on going.

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  11. Jenjen says

    April 24, 2016 at 1:38 am

    Very helpful for all the women especially if they were the only one to handle their vehicle. It’s nice to know something new everyday 🙂

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  12. Kathy Kenny Ngo says

    April 24, 2016 at 10:17 am

    I wish I could do that but I would most likely break something or wreck something. I was never good with menial stuff. I wish I was.

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  13. Amy Jones says

    April 24, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    We have a checklist in the car, where we write everything that has been done to the car, that way we never lose track of when to change the oil, or the tires!, i recommend keeping the checklist inside the car. =)

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  14. brianna george says

    April 24, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Great info for all of us who need to learn how to take care of our vehicles.

    Reply
  15. rika says

    April 24, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    This is a great tutorial, very useful and will save us money! I usually bring my car to my dealership, it costs a lot of money 🙁

    Reply
  16. Ana Fernandez says

    April 25, 2016 at 10:02 am

    This is so great! it actually looks kind of simple!

    Reply
  17. CourtneyLynne says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Omg I would of thought this would of been harder than that!!!! Glad to know its not a difficult task

    Reply

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