Recently replaced cabin filter @ 15k

Ari · 09-30-2007, 12:24 AM

Here's a picture of the cabin filter I pulled today. As you can see, holding out to the recommended 30k replacement interval probably wouldn't have been a good idea

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**efusco** · 09-30-2007, 01:31 AM

Other than the holes the filter looks pretty good. Do you have mice? Was there any mouse feces in there? I can't imagine how you got holes like that in the filter. You could otherwise just shake out the leaves.

patsparks · 09-30-2007, 02:32 AM

Lucky the filter caught those fingers or they would have made a mess of the fan.
I pulled mine out and although it was filthy the filter was in great shape. I cleaned it with compressed air and put it back. Looks like it's been in the car from new (66,000km ago).

Ari · 09-30-2007, 10:42 AM

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Other than the holes the filter looks pretty good. Do you have mice? Was there any mouse feces in there? I can't imagine how you got holes like that in the filter. You could otherwise just shake out the leaves.
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It wasn't from mice, the filter was just worn. It's as if the fibers had become brittle and had started to crumble. The holes you see weren't the only ones, the entire surface was peppered with areas where you could see daylight shine through! The filter material itself seems rather weak compared to the filter in my Honda Odyssey. Perhaps it's the San Diego climate - it's rather hot and dry here much of the year (I'm not one of the lucky ones living right on the coast.)

As a replacement I'm using a Wix filter instead of the Toyota OEM (Denso?)

**efusco** · 09-30-2007, 10:58 AM

That's weird, even if weak, which mine never really seemed to be and I've changed about 4 in my Prius and one or two in my wife's HiHy (same basic style/material) and have never seen holes like that. It's not a 'wear' item, there shouldn't be anything rubbing it to put holes in it like that.

Vincent · 09-30-2007, 01:16 PM

I replace with OEM Air ($16.00) and Climate Control Filters ($18.75) every 10,000 miles. Changing the Air filter pays for itself in improved MPG; changing the Climate Control filter may be overkill, but it is dirty when I change it and I haven't picked up the "musty" smell so many owners complain about. (Hint: I think a light spray of Lysol on the new CC filter also helps)

hyo silver · 09-30-2007, 01:35 PM

I usually vacuum and wash the cabin filter whenever I wash the car. It still looks great 3 years later.

09-30-2007, 12:24 AM	#1
Ari Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 165 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Here's a picture of the cabin filter I pulled today. As you can see, holding out to the recommended 30k replacement interval probably wouldn't have been a good idea [attachmentid=11770] Attached Thumbnails

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09-30-2007, 01:31 AM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,231 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Other than the holes the filter looks pretty good. Do you have mice? Was there any mouse feces in there? I can't imagine how you got holes like that in the filter. You could otherwise just shake out the leaves.

09-30-2007, 02:32 AM	#3
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,229 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 124 Thanked 182 Times in 140 Posts Friends: 33	Lucky the filter caught those fingers or they would have made a mess of the fan. I pulled mine out and although it was filthy the filter was in great shape. I cleaned it with compressed air and put it back. Looks like it's been in the car from new (66,000km ago).

09-30-2007, 10:58 AM	#5
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,231 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	That's weird, even if weak, which mine never really seemed to be and I've changed about 4 in my Prius and one or two in my wife's HiHy (same basic style/material) and have never seen holes like that. It's not a 'wear' item, there shouldn't be anything rubbing it to put holes in it like that.

09-30-2007, 01:16 PM	#6
Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 635 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Friends: 0	I replace with OEM Air ($16.00) and Climate Control Filters ($18.75) every 10,000 miles. Changing the Air filter pays for itself in improved MPG; changing the Climate Control filter may be overkill, but it is dirty when I change it and I haven't picked up the "musty" smell so many owners complain about. (Hint: I think a light spray of Lysol on the new CC filter also helps)

09-30-2007, 01:35 PM	#7
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,726 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 152 Times in 107 Posts Friends: 63	I usually vacuum and wash the cabin filter whenever I wash the car. It still looks great 3 years later.