Acura TLX 2007 Air Filter Replacement & Repair Guide

Advice On Your Quote

1. Labor Cost

Quoted: $125

• This falls on the low end of the local branded car center rate, and the high end for independent shops or chains. For Brooklyn, that’s reasonable, especially if they’re not a quick oil change place but a “real” shop.
• They're likely rolling the air filter and intake hose replacement into one labor line—the $125 covers both, and that's fair. These jobs are usually done together since you have to remove the intake hose to swap the filter anyway.

2. Parts

Engine Air Filter:
Quoted: $31.28

• Regular filters were $12–$30 aftermarket, $25–$40 premium. This price is high but could be for a premium or OEM-style filter. Most shops mark up parts a bit. If they're using a brand-name filter, it's not outrageous.

Air Intake Hose, ServiceTech:
Quoted: $38.22

• This is right in line with the $35–$65 aftermarket or $39–$43 for OEM-style you found. No issue here.

3. Additional Fees

Shop Supplies: $15.56

• Standard “catch-all” fee for towels, gloves, and minor incidentals. $10–$20 is typical. Annoying, but not a red flag unless small jobs stack up lots of these.

Haz Mat Fee: $5.84

• Usually applies to oil or coolant, but some shops add it on all jobs given environmental fees in big cities. This is on the lower side and not unusual.

4. Total Cost

Subtotal (before tax): $215.90

• Your estimate for both jobs (labor + parts) was $135–$265 depending on parts quality and shop rate. This quote lands solidly within that range—even slightly on the lower side if both jobs are truly included.

5. Potential Upsells?

• Nothing here is a notorious “fluff” or bolt-on upsell.
• Air filter and hose replacement are reasonable together if the hose is cracked or worn—common on older Acuras, especially with age/hardening or small vacuum leaks.
• No “throttle body cleaning,” mass air flow sensor cleaning, or cabin air filter toss-ins, which are common upsells in these jobs.

6. DIY Alternative

• You could save $75–$150 doing this work yourself, but only if you’re comfortable under the hood.
• Engine air filters are easy. The air intake hose isn’t too tough if you have basic tools and patience (watch out for fragile plastic connectors or sensors).