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Old 06-10-04, 02:29   #1 (permalink)
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Cabin Air Filters

I just found out there is one in my car. I didn't even know such a thing existed. It's not listed in my owners manual. How many of you have had the same experience?
 
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Old 06-10-04, 02:45   #2 (permalink)
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I knew I had them in my VW and Honda. I have them changed every 20k miles
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Old 06-10-04, 09:38   #3 (permalink)
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My VW has one too, and I bought it to replace, but am waiting till all those stupid cotton ball things stop flying though the air in a week or so to replace it. With my allergies, I'd imagine they help.
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The Accord and 4Runner have them, but the Corolla doesn't. I just had the one in my 4Runner changed and the air smells so much better. It seems to have gotten rid of that musty ac smell.
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dont forget the engine air filter
 
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My 1999 Honda has got one
 
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My 01 Civic has one as well. I was just reading that it should be replaced every 15k if you live in the city.

My car has almost 60k on it right now so I just now ordered a replacement filter element (its 2 pieces actually). It costs around $40 total.

On my car the filter is located behind the glove box. I can't wait to see what kinds of nice things it has collected over 60 thousand miles.
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Where are these filters usually located in the vehicles?
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The filters are usually located in one of three areas. Some are in the engine compartment up against the firewall. Usually there is a small door secured with a couple of screws. This is common on Fords. Many are accessed through a small panel in the glove box. The other common location is under the dash through a panel into the air-conditioner ductwork.
Most of these are pretty easy to change, often 5 minutes or less, but a few are a real PITA
 
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Our VWs have them, and I change them at least every year...
 
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I have one in my F150 Supercrew. It is located just below the glovebox inside the cab. Remove three screws to a plastic vanity cover and it slides out. Suprised at how dirty it was when I changed it after a year.
 
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Old 07-01-04, 02:33   #12 (permalink)
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I wish I had one!

Check your owner's manual - if it has one, there should be a replacement schedule specified.
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