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I’m noticing the harmattan haze shifting. Light here in Abeokuta and heavy in some states.

As a Lube Engineer and your Car Concierge, I want to address a part 90% of drivers ignore: The Air Filter.

Most people think servicing is just oil and oil filters. They forget the engine breathes air.

Why you should care:
1. Fuel Consumption: A clogged filter is like running a marathon with a mask on. Your engine works 10% harder and burns 10% more fuel.
2. Engine Longevity: Harmattan dust is fine silt. If the filter is full, that silt goes into your combustion chamber and scratches your cylinder walls. This is the silent killer that leads to smoky engines and thousands/millions of engine swaps.

Where to find it (DIY):
You don't need a mechanic for this.
1. Open your hood.
2. Locate a black plastic housing/box usually located to the left or right of the engine.
3. Snap off the metal clips (or unscrew it).
4. Lift the filter out. If it’s filled with sand or is dark gray/black, it’s dead. Replace it with a genuine OEM part immediately.

In 2026, we are spending less time at the mechanic and more time enjoying the drive. That starts with Engineering Certainty.

Got questions about your specific car model? Drop them below and I’ll tell you exactly what to look for. 🛠️

Drive safe, drive simple.

Thanks for this information. This will really go a long way

Carmadesimpe:
I’m noticing the harmattan haze shifting. Light here in Abeokuta and heavy in some states.

As a Lube Engineer and your Car Concierge, I want to address a part 90% of drivers ignore: The Air Filter.

Most people think servicing is just oil and oil filters. They forget the engine breathes air.

Why you should care:
1. Fuel Consumption: A clogged filter is like running a marathon with a mask on. Your engine works 10% harder and burns 10% more fuel.
2. Engine Longevity: Harmattan dust is fine silt. If the filter is full, that silt goes into your combustion chamber and scratches your cylinder walls. This is the silent killer that leads to smoky engines and thousands/millions of engine swaps.

Where to find it (DIY):
You don't need a mechanic for this.
1. Open your hood.
2. Locate a black plastic housing/box usually located to the left or right of the engine.
3. Snap off the metal clips (or unscrew it).
4. Lift the filter out. If it’s filled with sand or is dark gray/black, it’s dead. Replace it with a genuine OEM part immediately.

In 2026, we are spending less time at the mechanic and more time enjoying the drive. That starts with Engineering Certainty.

Got questions about your specific car model? Drop them below and I’ll tell you exactly what to look for. 🛠️

Drive safe, drive simple.

make una no dey teach DIY if you dont have the patience/grace to put out material

do you know you can actually put up arrows in the image to point exactly where this filter can be found

how you expect anyone to find what you are saying in this image is mind boggling

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Nice tips that is very relevant in this dry season

That's why it's necessary to always employ sensitive drivers chauffeurs my workload will never allow me drive myself or even check my cars.



Shout-out to Chess players on nairaland earning via the game.

nice advice
Same happened to my generator back then just that small paper like filter shutting down the gen until I get a new one the gen works fine

You might need to clean or replace your airflow sensor as well if the filter is bad. The airflow sensor makes your car work perfectly with the help of mixing air and fuel in the combustion chamber for smooth and efficient performance. Without enough air intake your car will be running on fuel and make your engine wear. You might notice black smoke coming out of the exhaust which means your vehicle is consuming much fuel than usual.

Thanks so much for these vital information.

Very beautiful write up

Lack of engine thermostat will kill the engine because the cold oil temperature will affect engine performance 📌💯

Always take your car for regular expert servicing. This saves you the stress.

free2ryhme:
make una no dey teach DIY if you dont have the patience/grace to put out material

do you know you can actually put up arrows in the image to point exactly where this filter can be found

how you expect anyone to find what you are saying in this image

I guess he is talking about AIR FILTER,......he claimed he wants to educate, he ended up confusing himself.

The owner of that vehicle lock him battery,, fear of thieves

What are the signs you get to know your airflow sensor is not working?

Seyi8750:
You might need to clean or replace your airflow sensor as well if the filter is bad. The airflow sensor make your car work perfectly with the help of mixing air and fuel in the combustion chamber for smooth and efficient performance. Without enough air intake your car will be running on fuel and make your engine wear. You might notice black smoke coming out of the exhaust with means your vehicle is consuming much fuel than usual.

Where's the air filter? I've asked but people just point anywhere

Follow the picture image posted above by fiscus105

Passionate888:
Where's the air filter? I've asked but people just point anywhere

Seyi8750:
You might need to clean or replace your airflow sensor as well if the filter is bad. The airflow sensor make your car work perfectly with the help of mixing air and fuel in the combustion chamber for smooth and efficient performance. Without enough air intake your car will be running on fuel and make your engine wear. You might notice black smoke coming out of the exhaust with means your vehicle is consuming much fuel than usual.

Very correct

I love that people are woke on the his

Fiscus105:
I guess he is talking about AIR FILTER,......he claimed he wants to educate, he ended up confusing himself.

Your last line was actually unnecessary. He has started the initiative, more engineers can support by sharing ideas.

Just last week i saw a man changed his truck tire with the help of Google, i was surprised at first, that he was using Google, until i saw how he removed the spare tire, it's a new Chevrolet(TAHOE).
There's no way i could have known how to do that.

So, be calming down bro.

Carmadesimpe:
I’m noticing the harmattan haze shifting. Light here in Abeokuta and heavy in some states.

As a Lube Engineer and your Car Concierge, I want to address a part 90% of drivers ignore: The Air Filter.

Most people think servicing is just oil and oil filters. They forget the engine breathes air.

Why you should care:
1. Fuel Consumption: A clogged filter is like running a marathon with a mask on. Your engine works 10% harder and burns 10% more fuel.
2. Engine Longevity: Harmattan dust is fine silt. If the filter is full, that silt goes into your combustion chamber and scratches your cylinder walls. This is the silent killer that leads to smoky engines and thousands/millions of engine swaps.

Where to find it (DIY):
You don't need a mechanic for this.
1. Open your hood.
2. Locate a black plastic housing/box usually located to the left or right of the engine.
3. Snap off the metal clips (or unscrew it).
4. Lift the filter out. If it’s filled with sand or is dark gray/black, it’s dead. Replace it with a genuine OEM part immediately.

In 2026, we are spending less time at the mechanic and more time enjoying the drive. That starts with Engineering Certainty.

Got questions about your specific car model? Drop them below and I’ll tell you exactly what to look for. 🛠️

Drive safe, drive simple.

I have a question. Is it a good idea to remove the thermostat from your car?

free2ryhme:
make una no dey teach DIY if you dont have the patience/grace to put out material

do you know you can actually put up arrows in the image to point exactly where this filter can be found

how you expect anyone to find what you are saying in this image is mind boggling

if it’s difficult then look up how to change air filter for ur specific vehicle on YouTube

Nice one brother. @SEUN pls pin this thread to the top of front page, so we can call it the car care thread. Mechanics too rip plenty of us last year. We gats diy this year.

nnadychuks:
if it’s difficult then look up how to change air filter for ur specific vehicle on YouTube

what are you saying? look at that OP, if that is how it is this done on youtube would you have referred anyone there

Carmadesimpe:
I’m noticing the harmattan haze shifting. Light here in Abeokuta and heavy in some states.

As a Lube Engineer and your Car Concierge, I want to address a part 90% of drivers ignore: The Air Filter.

Most people think servicing is just oil and oil filters. They forget the engine breathes air.

Why you should care:
1. Fuel Consumption: A clogged filter is like running a marathon with a mask on. Your engine works 10% harder and burns 10% more fuel.
2. Engine Longevity: Harmattan dust is fine silt. If the filter is full, that silt goes into your combustion chamber and scratches your cylinder walls. This is the silent killer that leads to smoky engines and thousands/millions of engine swaps.

Where to find it (DIY):
You don't need a mechanic for this.
1. Open your hood.
2. Locate a black plastic housing/box usually located to the left or right of the engine.
3. Snap off the metal clips (or unscrew it).
4. Lift the filter out. If it’s filled with sand or is dark gray/black, it’s dead. Replace it with a genuine OEM part immediately.

In 2026, we are spending less time at the mechanic and more time enjoying the drive. That starts with Engineering Certainty.

Got questions about your specific car model? Drop them below and I’ll tell you exactly what to look for. 🛠️

Drive safe, drive simple.

Just changed mine last week


As if this post was for me 😃

You might need to clean or replace your airflow sensor as well if the filter is bad. The airflow sensor make your car work perfectly with the help of mixing air and fuel in the combustion chamber for smooth and efficient performance. Without enough air intake your car will be running on fuel and make your engine wear. You might notice black smoke coming out of the exhaust with means your vehicle is consuming much fuel than usual.[color=#006600][/color]


Mmmm

Thanks. I will replace mine next weekend.

markidoo:
The owner of that vehicle lock him battery,, fear of thieves

If you're referring to the picture the OP posted, that's not locking. That is done to hold the battery in place.

Kindly make a shot video or use graphical illustrations. Thanks

Due to high cost of Toyota Corolla parts, am thinking of buying Honda as my next car when God blesses me. A jeep maybe.

JuanDeDios:
I have a question. Is it a good idea to remove the thermostat from your car?

It's never a good idea. A working thermostat CAN NEVER hurt the engine, no matter the climate condition... It's meant to open when the engine reaches its optimum temperature and close when it drops. This gives room for a better fuel consumption and your radiator fans would last longer.

NOTE: I've been using thermostat in all the cars I've used since i started driving. I even sell them off with the thermostat in it.

Passionate888:
Where's the air filter? I've asked but people just point anywhere

It's exact look varies from car to car... However, it's located along the air intake hose. It's usually a big box you'll see along the air intake pipe.

free2ryhme:
make una no dey teach DIY if you dont have the patience/grace to put out material

do you know you can actually put up arrows in the image to point exactly where this filter can be found

how you expect anyone to find what you are saying in this image is mind boggling

This is the problem with Nigerians: laziness entrenched with entitlement mentality. You want everything handed down to you in bread crumbs. Someone has taken his time to share some of his acquired knowledge to help other unsuspecting drivers (you didn't pay him or ask for his help), and your only response is that he didn't include annotated pictures. The entitled nerve you have! Absolutely lazy and entitled.

The time it took you to type the contraption you typed up there, you could've used less than that time to type a simple "how to locate my air filter" on Google or YouTube and in seconds you have even more information than he has given you. The world is literally at your fingertips, but lazy Nigerian youths will complain that nothing is working because they want everything to be done for them. Smdh for you

Air filter and gear oil are among the services that Nigerian motorists mostly ignore, and that can cause major problems.