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Cabin air filters? Necessity or a rip off
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:29 pm
Genuine question to the OT gear heads. What exactly do these things do and how much of a priority are they in a vehicle? My suv kept throwing up maintenance code after code till I finally replace the thing for damn near $50. Are cabin air filters a ripoff or are they essential to a car?
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Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:31 pm to Tomatocantender
Mine is 7 years old and if it's causing problems I'm not aware of it 
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:32 pm to Tomatocantender
They actually do play a role. I think the standard cheap ones are just about as effective as the more expensive ones.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:33 pm to Tomatocantender
Must be a poor
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:34 pm to Tomatocantender
If you want to be cheap, just clean out the old air filter and put it back.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:34 pm to fallguy_1978
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Mine is 7 years old and if it's causing problems I'm not aware of it
Yep, I tried vacuuming the thing and that lasted for maybe 6 weeks then my car's dash got the aids. Maintenance codes all over the place. Couldn't clear it with an OBDII so finally looked the code number up, sure enough it was the stupid cabin air filter. My vehicle can actually detect a brand new one vs me cleaning one off lol.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:35 pm to momentoftruth87
Go to AutoZone and buy a Wix for $8 and do it yourself, woman.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:35 pm to momentoftruth87
I dont off road and mine gets full of all kindsa shite
Really affects cabin air flow
Easy $15 fix
Really affects cabin air flow
Easy $15 fix
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:37 pm to SUB
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If you want to be cheap, just clean out the old air filter and put it back.
Our posts crossed...that's what I attempted to do but couldn't clear the damn code through my radio/settings till I literally put a new one in.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:38 pm to Tomatocantender
Do you have a filter on the a/c at your house….
Cabin filter is the air filter for you car A/C
Just like in you house, if clogged if will cut down on cooling capacity
Cabin filter is the air filter for you car A/C
Just like in you house, if clogged if will cut down on cooling capacity
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:39 pm to Tomatocantender
I recommend following the maintenance guidance in the owner's manual.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:40 pm to tigeraddict
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Do you have a filter on the a/c at your house
Yes, media filters.
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Cabin filter is the air filter for you car A/C
Somehow I don't believe this. We had vehicles for decades with A/C but no cabin air filter.
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Just like in you house, if clogged if will cut down on cooling capacity
I guess.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:42 pm to tigeraddict
Its amazing the stuff I found changing mine,leaves, gum wrappers,cigarette butts?and I dont smoke.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:43 pm to tigeraddict
Finally replaced the one in my 2017 Malibu and I can certainly tell a difference in the airflow of the AC. Blows harder/colder on a lower fan setting than before replacement.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:50 pm to Tomatocantender
I worked out in California for around a year and while there a family of baby mice died in my cars cabin filter.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:52 pm to Tomatocantender
I think it’s good to change the cabin air filter every few years. I changed mine last year and it had leaves, pine straw and other crap in it. The cabin air filter can sometimes be the culprit if your A/C isn’t blowing air hard enough.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:53 pm to Tomatocantender
Yes you should change it out every so often but you should do it yourself.
The cabin air filter is probably the easiest thing you can change out on a car and it's a hell of a lot cheaper to do than what a Quick Lube will charge.
The cabin air filter is probably the easiest thing you can change out on a car and it's a hell of a lot cheaper to do than what a Quick Lube will charge.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:55 pm to Tomatocantender
Every 5 years
Posted on 3/2/24 at 2:00 pm to Tomatocantender
Hardly ever even looked at them. But, now I must because of this post! 
Posted on 3/2/24 at 2:02 pm to Yewkindewit
I bought some reusable ones for my Gladiator. I pulled them out about a week ago and was amazed how dirty they were. Washed them off, let dry and good to go.
This post was edited on 3/2/24 at 2:03 pm
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