Air filter replacement DIY

[Silver7]

Hi all, dealer wants £156 to supply and fit air filters, is there a DIY to do it yourself? And if you do replace them yourself does it invalidate the warranty? Car is due year two service @ 16k and was thinking of doing the air filter and pollen filters myself. Also they want to regard the air con @ £76? Seems early.

Thanks in advance

[smudge]

Yes, ITG - available from many options. Circa £130 for the pair and better airflow also. 4 screws per filter and loosen the clip around the hose and it's an easy swap. There are others, but I've always run ITG's since I added the Capristo and not had any issues. One did deteriorate but ITG replaced without any issues at all.

[Silver7]

Ok thanks - can the itg
invalidate the warranty? The car is stock exhaust wise

[smudge]

Cant see how. My dealer has never questioned it. The paper filter audi fit is a bag of <beep> anyway.....

[Acprc]

I use BMC filters, easy DIY job

[Silver7]

Thanks itg or bnc it is then!

[Brooner]

I've had ITG in mine since new with no issues
On my second set can't be bothered cleaning them I just replace every year
But probably nothing in it between the two

[Silver7]

Ok thanks but itg or bmc have an advantage over standard

[smudge]

Just a tad! The standard is made of paper, so airflow through it is dire in comparison. There are charts out there stating what volume of air is pulled through from manu's vs stock, but I don't recall where now. Give a high-reving, cramped, hot running V8 more air and it's going to be happier. Not 150bhp more happier, but happier regardless!!

[Silver7]

Ok thanks - just needed some reassurance it is worth moving from OE

[smudge]

Just get it done!!