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so if the oil change man tells me i have to change my air filters because they’re “suffocating my engine,” what would happen if i turn down that service?

Anonymous 58w

Air filters are really easy to change on your own (depending on the type of car the cabin air filter takes some finesse to get in)

Anonymous 58w

They are always going to try to get you to replace those yourself and it’s up to you, but I know Jack shit about cars and even I can do that myself so I always say no. There are tons of YouTube videos to help you replace them, and the oil change shops always suggest it even when I KNOW mine aren’t that dirty. It’s something that’s pretty cheap and easy to handle yourself

Anonymous 58w

picture from the inspection report

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Anonymous

OP 58w

unless there’s a date on it or you can see that it’s clogged with dust, they have no reason to assume it needs replacing besides getting more money. You can replace it but don’t pay them extra for a 5 minute toolless job