If you haven’t changed it in a while, then it may be time to replace your 2014 Nissan Altima air filter. The Nissan Altima has two filters, one in the cabin and one in the engine.
What’s the best air filter for a 2014 Nissan Altima?
At NissanOEMPartsNow, OEM filters for the 2014 Nissan Altima are available. These parts match the original air filters sold on the Altima. Amazon, Walmart, Target, AutoZone and other retailers offer air filters from aftermarket manufacturers at reduced rates.
Do you want to know if OEM or aftermarket parts are better? Are you worried about getting the right filter? This article will help guide you.
How Often Should You Change a 2014 Nissan Altima Air Filter?
Nissan OEM Parts Now recommends changing your 2014 Nissan Altima’s air filters every year or every 12,000 miles. If you drive in extreme conditions, like on dirt roads, you may want to change your air filters every 10,000 miles or sooner. In normal driving conditions, you may only need to change the air filters every 15,000 to 30,000 miles.
It’s a good idea to change your air filters at the same time. The engine air filter and cabin air filter can be changed at the same time as getting your oil and oil filters changed.
You may know that you need to change your air filters if there are unusual odors in the cabin. The engine air filter may need to be changed if you notice that you have poor fuel economy or aren’t getting as much power from the engine.
2014 Altima Air Filter Replacement Costs: Aftermarket or OEM?
For $22.49, the microfilter for the 2014 Nissan Altima can be purchased at NissanOEMPartsNow. The main filter is $19.71 or $20.21, depending on your preference.
Aftermarket air filters are less expensive in most cases. You’ll see that AutoZone has a filter from STP for $14.99. Amazon sells an aftermarket air filter by EPAuto for $8.97, though others are available for anywhere from $9 to $20.
Many people want to know why OEM parts are priced so much higher than aftermarket parts. The truth is that aftermarket parts are not identical to the original manufacturer’s parts for your vehicle. The OEM part will match identically.
Aftermarket parts usually come out within a few months to a year after a vehicle is released. These parts should meet or exceed the requirements of your vehicle, but there is no guarantee.
If you want to use aftermarket parts, remember that you should verify that the specifications meet your vehicle’s needs. Check the reviews and compare the longevity of this part with the longevity of a new OEM part.
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