Cabin Air Filters

barryb · 06-10-04, 02:29

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?

Spilchy · 06-10-04, 02:45

I knew I had them in my VW and Honda. I have them changed every 20k miles

FLAWLESS · 06-10-04, 09:38

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.

tkr128 · 06-10-04, 10:34

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.

slov98 · 06-22-04, 07:32

dont forget the engine air filter

eran · 06-22-04, 08:01

My 1999 Honda has got one

Andrewb · 06-22-04, 09:04

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.

ZGripT · 06-22-04, 09:19

Where are these filters usually located in the vehicles?
Thanks

barryb · 06-23-04, 07:51

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

jasonmac · 07-01-04, 08:26

Our VWs have them, and I change them at least every year...

Lost Pup · 07-01-04, 10:50

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.

4DSC · 07-01-04, 02:33

I wish I had one!

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