went for an oil change at the dealer
12-09-2017, 11:10 AM
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went for an oil change at the dealer
he marked the engine air filter as yellow and told me i should consider changing it sometime in spring to get it over it. they are gona charge 139$ with free installation. what is air filter anyway? is that price good or should i quote another mechanic?
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12-09-2017, 12:39 PM
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It was nice of you guys to make 08Vette feel welcome!
12-09-2017, 11:13 AM
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"What is an air filter anyway"
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12-09-2017, 11:18 AM
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Ebay or Amazon can be your friend on these two filters -- and easy to install yourself. then take the remaining $$ and buy several good bottles of red wine to congratulate yourself.
one filter is the Engine Air -- the other is a Cabin Filter.
one filter is the Engine Air -- the other is a Cabin Filter.
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12-09-2017, 11:20 AM
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all that was mentioned in the report was engine air filter, i dont think im gona worry bout cabin filter
12-09-2017, 11:20 AM
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08vett ...
Just have to ask ... Is this the first car you have ever owned?
Just have to ask ... Is this the first car you have ever owned?
12-09-2017, 11:21 AM
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12-09-2017, 11:26 AM
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What is an air filter?? Please sell your car immediately.
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12-09-2017, 11:27 AM
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25 ? Hell I was rebuilding my own engines when I was 17. If anyone in your area offers a basic auto repair class I'd suggest you take it, learning to do some of the basics can save you a lot of money over the years.
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12-09-2017, 11:29 AM
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12-09-2017, 11:33 AM
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Using year of your C6, search uTube for C6 air filer replacement.
Videos guide through process, fairly easy; but, do use caution w/ MAF & its wiring.
Don't ignore cabin filter, either.
Older car is more likely filter's dirty & ready for replacement since its used whenever heat/AC/defroster's on, which is more often than one thinks.
CF isn't expensive and even easier to install than AF.
Videos @ uT detailing this, also.
If buying from Amazon/eBay, might even be offered a combo deal on both.
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12-09-2017, 12:26 PM
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NSF ...
How right you are.
Now all they think about is iPhones, Facebook and computer games.
How right you are.
Now all they think about is iPhones, Facebook and computer games.
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If you decide to replace your cabin filter, here is video, less then 5 minutes...
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08vett ...
Here is a photo of your engine air intake housing (red arrow) .... You need to remove it.
The replaceable engine air filter element will be found inside the very front of this air intake housing assembly.
Simple job ...
Here is what the filter element looks like:
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Here is a photo of your engine air intake housing (red arrow) .... You need to remove it.
The replaceable engine air filter element will be found inside the very front of this air intake housing assembly.
Simple job ...
Here is what the filter element looks like:
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12-09-2017, 02:06 PM
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12-09-2017, 02:09 PM
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I'm beginning to think these people are coming out of the woodwork out of boredom just to annoy some of us? I hope that's the case and that their questions are not genuine.
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