Check your Cabin Air Filter Today!

[patsparks]

I used air to blow the dirt from my filter.
No smell in my AC but the air here is dry. Check the drain isn't blocked.

[geminirat]

Always a day late (in this case a few months) and a dollar short (in this case more than that!)

Just came from the dealer where my my friendly service rep recommended replacement of my Cabin Air Filter (this was the first time and @ 35,000 miles) for a mere $23.60 + $1.42 sales tax + $10.80 labor = $35.82. Why do I have to be the one pumping more money into the economy?

Thanks for all the advice on this thread - next time.

[Godiva]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bulldog @ May 19 2007, 04:53 PM) [snapback]445819[/snapback]</div>

Bosch part # P3785. Can be found at Rockauto ($15 or so and shipping) or other online stores. Or you can order it at your local Autozone. Best to order a couple online, if you like the quality, to save on shipping.

Side by side pic. The picture actually doesn't do it justice. The Bosch filter also seals the edges much better than the stock filter.


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I just bought a Bosch filter at Autozone and they charged me $21.00 not including tax. If I like it I'll try ordering several to save on shipping as that's probably cheaper than buying it at AutoZone. And I can't imagine Pep Boys or Kragen having it much cheaper. They're all pretty much the same.

[Clar]

I bought 3M filters after I saw this at fatwallet:

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/messagevie...337&start=0

I bought 2 and paid $35 after entered coupon code. That's about $17/piece that includes microfiber cloth and glass cleaning cloth.

Bad thing about this mail order is that it didn't mail you a confirmation or anything. You wouldn't know when you will get it. I received mine 3 weeks after I ordered. It came in two separate priority mail boxes.

[prius2008]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ May 5 2006, 08:16 PM) [snapback]250565[/snapback]</div>

Canadian Tire sells MicronAir particular filters for Cdn$20++
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remember me, the prius2008
do you change the cabin air filter yourself and bought it from canadian tire store ?
do you get toyota service your car since new ? oil change....etc..

[Tideland Prius]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(prius2008 @ Nov 28 2007, 11:52 PM) [snapback]545571[/snapback]</div>

remember me, the prius2008
do you change the cabin air filter yourself and bought it from canadian tire store ?
do you get toyota service your car since new ? oil change....etc..
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Changed it myself. Super easy. Takes 5 mins tops.

1. Open the glovebox (remove items from the box if necessary)

2. Locate the strut on the right side of the box.

3. Remove the connector arm thingy that links the strut to the box

4. Push in the sides of the box and lower the box (did you take out the items?)

5. Locate the air filter holder and remove it.

6. Replace air filter

7. Replace holder. Take note of which side is the top

8. Locate the strut and connect it back to the box

9. Push the sides in and replace the box

Done!


Yes I've had all services done at Toyota. The only difference I did was rotate the tyres at the 2nd oil change (16,000km). Toyota links the tyre rotation to the full maintenance but since the first 3 are oil changes, you skip the 16,000km rotation (I rotate them once a year or 16,000km). That way, I get even wear and my tyres have worn evenly.

[F8L]

https://www.autohausaz.com/Changed my engine air filter today and boy was it dirty! I thought I'd TTT this thread for others who might be looking for cheap filter replacments. I'm going to order more filters from AutohausAZ again. The last ones worked great and were cheaper than from the dealer.

In case you don't see my post about modifying the air filter to work, you don't need a Dremel tool. A pair of dikes or gargen clippers will work fine.

The engine air filter part # I used is: 17801-21040P

*EDIT*

Hell with it. They changed the part # and now the filter is $15.96/ea. I'm just going to order a K&N from Crutchfield lol

[etyler88]

What if I just removed the cabin air filter and did not replace it. I am used to breathing unfiltered outside air and I would not complain. Would the car complain? My first thought is I am decreasing the load on the blower motor which is good right? I would probably put in some screen material to prevent big leaves or other getting in the system.

Any problems tossing the filter and using a screen?

[DaveinOlyWA]

Originally Posted by etyler88

What if I just removed the cabin air filter and did not replace it. I am used to breathing unfiltered outside air and I would not complain. Would the car complain? My first thought is I am decreasing the load on the blower motor which is good right? I would probably put in some screen material to prevent big leaves or other getting in the system.

Any problems tossing the filter and using a screen?

yuck

[etyler88]

Originally Posted by DaveinOlyWA

yuck

Thanks for the input Bubble Boy.