air filter

cjeancass · Post by **cjeancass** » 20 May 2009, 05:08

I got my air filter replaced in my volvo S80 and now the gas mileage is horrible. I took it back and they said they put in the wrong air filter, it didn't fit well and (so I think) they changed it. However problem still exsists..Should I go to a volvo dealer? Would this problem cause such significant changes in gas mileage?

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 20 May 2009, 06:37

They probably damaged something (like the MAF sensor or connector) when they changed the filter.

Yes, I'd take it to a Volvo dealer or independent Volvo shop to have it diagnosed. Where did you get the air filter changed?

cjeancass · Post by **cjeancass** » 20 May 2009, 10:50

Thanks for getting back so fast..I took it to an oil change place, they do car washes, etc. Just basic stuff..
Which air filter do you recommend? (I wish I had my old one back, there was nothing wrong with it..I was being proactive)

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 20 May 2009, 10:59

cjeancass wrote:Thanks for getting back so fast..I took it to an oil change place, they do car washes, etc. Just basic stuff..
Which air filter do you recommend? (I wish I had my old one back, there was nothing wrong with it..I was being proactive)

You should be able to get a Purolator or Fram at a local auto parts store, or you can get genuine Volvo from your local dealer or from several online sources. I just put Purolators in my car.

Some other people on this forum will recommend K&N but I believe they let too much dust into the engine, so I don't use them.