DIY: Changing the engine air filter on a 1st gen G35

[LUDABRIKS]

Thanks for the vid!

[salchipapa8000]

dude, you have some of the greatest vids on DIY stuff on the G35, please dont stop producing great vids. may be a slightly better definition on the camera to be able to see things a bit clearer, but other than that, great vids man !! i'll keep watching !

[dsn228]

thanks brotha, didn't know it was so easy!

[MyTPIMonteSS]

Thanks for the video, made my life much easier!! I just installed my new OEM air filter today, and swapped in a Stillen Z-tube since I had everything apart already. :)

[ironkong26]

i did thi son my v35 skyline.. and the check engine light cam eon.. i dunno wtf is wrong.. i followed these exact steps.

[Shahid6547]

Just wanted to say thanks. I followed your exact instructions and i was successful.

[IVANISINLA323]

Do u have to unplug the whole battery to do this ?

[TheKingautoparts1]

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[vxPRETTYvx]

ok well, on a small side note, those clips that hold the grill and the filter tubing and also the battery cover, what is the part number of those clips? or at least its actuall name? i lost about half of them (dog ate them) and i need to buy some so it dosent loosen, THANKS!!

[oxouk]

There is no way you can simply release the airbox clips and swap out the filter on the G35. You have to do as this video shows. I don't care how you did it on your Maxima, Z or any other car for that matter.

[7477238]

I doubt anyone needs to go through all this trouble. There are 2 clips you simply pull and the filter will slide out. Then do the opposite and the new one is in. Maybe it's harder on this G but on my 2000 Maxima with the VQ30 engine it takes all but 15 seconds to do.

[benbury90]

that filter is fucking nasty. where do u guys live? must be dusty as hell

[jkwon85]

i need to do this but i dont feel like taking the whole box out.i could just shimmy the box open and stick my hands in there and take it out but again like jacomoncal said it could damage the new air filter.and yes the intake system on the g35 is good enough that putting a CAI system would not give much hp.Im just gonna get a replacement K&N for my sedan.

[ClaireseLippincott]

It used to be that you could change the air filter in most cars by turning a single wing-nut counter-clockwise, reaching into the air box and picking up the old filter then placing the new filter in it's place, then re-tightening the single wing-nut. Now these cars are being designed by wing-nuts!

[gfast35]

is the zip-tie nesessary?

[xdivisionx]

too complicate to just replace the air filter...its so easy on my Honda..

[whippedboy]

jesus christ what a pain in the ass for an air filter change!!!

[strikefr12]

wow that is sooo much harder to do than the 350z...lol

[azniza519]

Looks like an easy job, will give it a try. What tools do you need?

[Alxcode9]

I just did this today, it was very easy, I didn't remove the entire thing like on the video, great video tho!!!

[LLCoolPass]

paper fitlers work better dirty but i would say that filter is getting very saturated

[MarlinFF]

nice

[tsslaporte]

How many miles on that air filter you showed?

[eturkov]

about 15k / 1yr - that is the normal replacement interval

[R350zz33]

you mean ever 6 months

[nazc0]

Thanks for the info!

just went and changed the filter on my G

[RPDubs3]

would u install a k&n air filter just the way u showed here for the stock filter? or does it not work like that?

[bythabayplayer]

it depends on the type of k & n filter. If it's just a drop in filter then yeah. I would stick w/ the open and replace every 1yr or 15k miles for optimal filtration.

[gfast35]

@RPDubs3 is the zip-tie necessary?

[paulnorris1]

With you Jacomoncal. i just slid mine out too and slid the new (K&N) fillter in.

[jacomoncal]

its not necesary to remove the entire air box jus to change the filter...unless you want to clean that also...the clips that you used to seperate the air box, if you undo those while its still in the car and pull up the airfilter will jus slide out...see not nearly as complicated:)

[bythabayplayer]

If you try to do it the way you are suggesting, you will find that the old filter is very difficult to remove and the new one may become damaged in the process of installation. The airbox does not move as one would think, it has several mounting feet on the bottom that prevent it from being moved.

[jacomoncal]

but if the engine is the same as a nissan 350z(which i hear they are) then it shoudnt be a problem cause that what i do in my 350z and it works perfectly

[mexicanlocster]

Those plastic locking push pins things that you took off in the begining, do you know were I can get some more cause a few of mine have dried out and broken.

[osinskialex]

@jacomoncal I just did it my self took about 15 minutes with cleaning the air box. Good video, thanks.

[mazdaspeedproduction]

you should do a vid bout changing the air filter to a aftermarket one

[bythabayplayer]

I believe on the G35 the factory air intake system is very well engineered and replacing with an aftermarket intake system will not yeild significant gains. Also, those aftermarket cone filters have been proven to let through more dirt.

[bodyweapon666]

Thanks! I am going to change my wife's g35 air filter.

[tony2barr]

yeah or on a maxima 06 sl thats what i have cant get to the ones on the fire wall or if you know a web site that does tanks if u can help

[tony2barr]

hey how about the spark plugz

[bythabayplayer]

what about 'em? :) I have a diy vid for those..

[neverengh]

Thanks bro,

I just changed my air filter!

[blazeplacid]

meh,doesnt look to bad,just a couple screws and some clips

people are just used to the easy two clips and drop in

[vulcanrush]

What did you cut early on in the video?

Was it a string or something?

And did you tie a new string at the end?

Sorry for being ignorant, I'm still learning.

[bythabayplayer]

Yes, I cut a small plastic zip tie that is holding an electric cable that attaches to the MAF.

[kingshekhar]

thanks!

[niceman11433]

hi great job

[sunnyjason]

It's a pita to change the air filter on g35...my maxima just slide out and slide in.

[indyjrt]

Thanks for the video, it really helped when I needed to change my air filter!

[bcc88]

Thanks for another great video!

[tamimazimi]

get a intake system

[bythabayplayer]

Most intake systems use an oiled cotton gauze filter media, which lets through a significant amount of contaminants. As long as the OEM air filter is changed frequently enough, the performance gains (on the G35 at least) are insignificant with an aftermarket intake. If you want to read more about different types of air filters check bobistheoilguy

[brihamlin]

Thanks, very helpful. I've got a CAI but this vid will give me enough info the get it cleaned.

[mlu007]

Thanks! I just saved $20 and it's all because of you!

[MonzLp]

Thank you for all your vids, if you ever have a chance can you show how to install a Z tube and pop charger on a coupe.

[ruebear199]

That was very helpful - I'm going out to change my air filter now!

[zambodiazook]

Awesome videos, great work, excellent attention to detail!

[dan020350]

i lov you tube

[defconx3]

Awesome video! Thanks for the effort!