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Old 10-05-2017, 07:35 PM
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Cabin air filter changeout
If you have wondered if you should change your cabin air filter here's a good reason to reconsider.


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Old 10-05-2017, 08:19 PM
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I got rid of mine along time ago
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This is random lol. I thought it was common to change out the cabin filter. I have changed mine once but it is about time to change it again
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Bought the car late July, been on the road since mid August. Finally got it off my to do list.
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I got rid of mine along time ago
Why?
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Better without
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Better without
Oh right, don't want to be restricting that blower fan airflow. I never noticed mine lacking but now that you say that I'm wondering if I should check and see if K&N makes a cabin filter. Need that high flow for ultimate climate control performance.
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my AC air smells weird and Im sure this is why. I need to change mine.
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my AC air smells weird and Im sure this is why. I need to change mine.
ya have a tendency to mildew if they get wet. Actually a gm bulliten about it.
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First thing I did when I bought the car.
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I always forget. But my blower motor did quiet down a bunch after changing it last time.

They're cheap as hell on Rock Auto.
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theyre charcoal activated so they go black right away. doesnt mean its bad necessarily. now if its covered in dirt, squirel poop, nuts, grass and everything else then yeah chance it.
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I always forget. But my blower motor did quiet down a bunch after changing it last time.

They're cheap as hell on Rock Auto.
I got two for $8 on ebay
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Fairly easy to access? I don’t even know where the thing is lol
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Its behind the glove box
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Its behind the glove box
Thanks got it. **** is it dirty lol
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Id be willing to bet the one in my daily is factory from 07
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Some nasty ish up in here
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I'm scared to even look at mine
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^ I concur. I should check my SRI filter as well.
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I just hit mine with some air until my fram one comes from amazon. $15 isn’t bad after 8 years of use for the original one lol
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Originally Posted by jdbaugh1
Oh right, don't want to be restricting that blower fan airflow. I never noticed mine lacking but now that you say that I'm wondering if I should check and see if K&N makes a cabin filter. Need that high flow for ultimate climate control performance.
K&N High Performance Cabin Air Filter VF2006 - Read 1 Reviews on K&N High Performance #VF2006

Wow they actually do for our cars
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Think the recommended change time is like 6 months.

Probably a good idea for people with allergies.
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