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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Default Engine Air Filter-Hopes for better Fuel Economy Scion XA 07'

Hello All,

Does anyone know where I can find detailed instructions on replacing my engine air filter? It looks simple enough...but I'm wondering if it's too simple. I'd like not to get ripped off by the dealership if possible....

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Christopher
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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All you have to do is find a high flow air filter that is the same size as the (Stock?) one that you currently have, lift the air filter out of the air box and replace it. Very simple.
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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there never was a 2007 xA they stopped in 06 just buy a K&N drop in air filter # 332211
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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Thanks Gentleman....I'll get my man on it right away.

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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:10 AM
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There's a TRD filter as well:
https://www.scionlife.com/parts/?part=10092
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 03:39 AM
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Also remove your intake snorkle tube, you'll see......
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 06:07 AM
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I bought a k&n Air filter and it seems to be helping my fuel economy a little bit.
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Err, seems when I did that it dropped my mpg a few with stock filter.

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Also remove your intake snorkle tube, you'll see......
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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change your sparkplug as well if you wanna save some gas.
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