"Graham" wrote in message
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I've been given the task of changing the air filter on my Mum's Ka (1300cc
Kent type engine). As she lives 100 miles away, I am curious if its a
quick job to change and would appreciate a heads up from those that know.
Hopefully its like my Sierra which just has four posi bolts and spring
clips, but hey, the Ka is a modern car and I am not confident it will be
that simple.

Regards
Graham

It would be cheaper for her to get it done in the local Ford dealership!
The cost of driving 100 miles x2
and then spending about £4/5 on a filter is a bit mad, unless you're going
to see her anyway.
Why would she suddenly want the air filter changed? Unless it's so old it's
black and clogged up it will make no difference. It would be better doing a
full service, oil/filter change, new plugs, fuel filter, new brake fluid
etc. Don't be tempted to buy a crappy mesh type with oil soaked cotton bit,
they ruin engines - especially ones with a turbo (not the KA!) as they do
NOT filter sufficiently to prevent damage and the surface area is a lot
smaller. A simple paper one will outperform anything else when it comes to
actual filtration. No engine uses the amount of air a paper filter can pass
anyway, despite all the silly claims.
I think the filter for the KA is in a box, it might be similar depending on
the model of Sierra you have.
Take some of the torx type drivers in case it uses them.