Rant - Air Filter check

[Pitterpat]

Who in the H -* - L - L told GM to have screws, torx screws at that on the Air Filter enclosure? That is the DUMBEST idea I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What happened to clamps to keep it closed????

 

[RST Dana]

Who in the H -* - L - L told GM to have screws, torx screws at that on the Air Filter enclosure? That is the DUMBEST idea I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What happened to clamps to keep it closed????

Welcome to 2007

 

[iamdub]

I understand your frustration, but it's not like you have to open it up at every fill-up. Where the filter box is located, clamps would probably be just as much of a pain. I couldn't tell you the number of clamps I've had pop off and fall somewhere that required me to remove the whole filter box assembly just to retrieve it. Them mid-90s cars were the worst.

 

[drakon543]

anything to add extra trouble for people who want to start doing thier own maintenance. torx are easy to get but most people just dont have those tools.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Are they only torx, or torx with a slot through the center so a flat blade screwdriver works too?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[SnowDrifter]

tbh I don't even bother "checking" mine. If I'm going to pull it apart for inspection, for the couple bucks a filter is, I'd just assume install a new one.


I do mine annually as part of my "going into winter" maintenance checklist.

 

[Pitterpat]

Are they only torx, or torx with a slot through the center so a flat blade screwdriver works too?

No, just torx screws, luckily (as a female) I have all of these tools, but it was just a pain in the rear. Luckily I have a 12" 3/8 extension and a 1/4" doohicky to put on the end to be able to use the torx bit from a Stanley rachet kit I carry in the Yukon.

It's just ridiculous, there should be an easier way.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Pitterpat]

tbh I don't even bother "checking" mine. If I'm going to pull it apart for inspection, for the couple bucks a filter is, I'd just assume install a new one.


I do mine annually as part of my "going into winter" maintenance checklist.

I've never looked at it like that. I've had this veh. 2 years and I haven't changed it yet. When I did look at it today it was very clean, should have taken a picture but I was trying to check it b/4 it started to rain. I'll pick one up week after next.

Thanks for the tip.

 

[Pitterpat]

anything to add extra trouble for people who want to start doing thier own maintenance. torx are easy to get but most people just dont have those tools.

I have the tools but I did think it was something to keep people from doing it themselves too.

 

[gooffeyguy]

It must be my 2001 that has the torx/slotted type screws then

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18