How to Change Engine Air Filter: 1998 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3L V6

Nissan Pathfinder Model Years - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Step-by-step instructions showing where is the engine air filter and how to remove the housing and replace the Pathfinder air filter

Car Displayed: 2009 Nissan Frontier LE 4.0L V6 Crew Cab Pickup info

Author

Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month.

1995 Nissan Pickup XE 3.0L V6 Extended Cab Pickup Lights Turn Signal - Rear (replace bulb)

Don't send mixed signals - if your turn signal doesn't blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb

1993 Nissan Patrol LX 2.8L 6 Cyl. Turbo Diesel Coolant (Antifreeze) Check Coolant Level

Your coolant should perform well under any condition - just like Aaron Rodgers!

2007 Infiniti QX56 5.6L V8 Lights Fog Light (replace bulb)

Don't be caught in the fog with burnt out fog light bulbs

1993 Nissan Patrol LX 2.8L 6 Cyl. Turbo Diesel Hoses Fix Leaks

The best way to fix leaking hoses is to replace them, but if you don't have time, a stop leak product might work for you

Share on   Share on Twitter   Share on Facebook
Parts & Tools
We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate
Video Description

The engine air filter in your 1998 Nissan Pathfinder cleans the air that enters your engine. You should change the filter on your Pathfinder at least once a year or every 20,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you drive in dusty or sandy conditions, you should change your filter more frequently. A dirty air filter will cause your Pathfinder to lose 1 - 3 mpg, depending on your driving, you can save 70 - 100 gallons of gas per year simply by changing your filter regularly. The video above, shows you where the engine air filter is located in your Pathfinder and how to change it!

In addition to improving the fuel economy of your Pathfinder, regularly replacing your air filter will put less strain on your engine. These filters are fairly inexpensive, so check out our parts page for great deals and coupons on a new one (tip: buy several, when you go to check the filter on your Pathfinder, you can easily swap it for a new one if it is dirty). Be sure to adhere to a recurring schedule for your 1998 Nissan Pathfinder replacement.

  • Advance Auto coupon for
    20% off entire order: KIOSK20