How to Replace an Air Filter in a Toyota Tacoma

Changing the air filter on a Toyota Tacoma is one of the easiest maintenance task for this car. Air filters clean the air that flows to the engine and it can increase gas mileage and car performance. Car manufacturers recommend changing air filters every 30,000 miles or 24 months. Change the filter every 12 months or 15,000 miles when the vehicle is driven in extremely dusty conditions.

Instructions

1. Turn off the car before changing the air filter. Don't start the car once the air filter has been removed, it acts as a barrier were the car to backfire.

2. Locate the box that houses the air filter. Look in the center on the passenger side of the car for rectangular-shaped black box that has an accordion-type tube attached to it.

3. Undo the clips that keep the housing lid secure. Lift the lid and compress the accordion-type tubing towards the engine.

4. Remove the old filter from the housing unit. Clean any leaves or debris out of the box.

5. Replace the old filter with a new filter that is made for the specific make and model of your Toyota Tacoma. Use a K&N filter, part number 33-2306, for Tacoma's that are manufactured during the years of 2005 to 2008. Locate early model air filter part numbers online or at your local auto part store.

6. Pull the lid back over to the air filter housing unit, and snap it in place. Reattach the clips to secure the lid.

Resources

• Locate earlier model Tacoma air filters at K&N.