in-cabin filter and drop-in filters
02-07-2016, 07:42 PM
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I find if you take the car to the stealership for service they change the cabin air filter even if it doesn't need to be changed - good for their bottom line and how would you ever know? I don't regularly take mine to the stealership, but if I do I specifically say NOT to change the CAF. Mine never really gets that dirty either.
02-08-2016, 04:20 PM
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I had the dealership replace my cabin air filter at the recommended mileage of 15,000. I asked to have the old one returned to me, which they did. It was somewhat dusty, and had a leaf stuck in it. Based on that, and the fact that I only put about 3000 miles a year on the 'Stang, I plan to keep on with 15,000 mile changes.
02-08-2016, 10:42 PM
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Not exactly, but it does keep funky smells out, and allows plenty of airflow through the heater/air conditioner. For no more than they cost, and how easy they are to change-I'll change mine maybe once a year.
02-09-2016, 08:57 AM
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GM used to put then in, but then started to take them out to save $$ - but then that reduces the dealers ability to make $$ with that item. Not sure if they are back in or not on the newer cars.
It is so easy to change it yourself and save some $$ - or at least take it out and blow it off with compressed air and take the leaves and other stuff off of it. One of those things that you should be doing yourself. For years cars didn't have them and somehow we survived but it does keep stuff out of the heater and A/C cores.
It is so easy to change it yourself and save some $$ - or at least take it out and blow it off with compressed air and take the leaves and other stuff off of it. One of those things that you should be doing yourself. For years cars didn't have them and somehow we survived but it does keep stuff out of the heater and A/C cores.
02-15-2016, 02:11 PM
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I had the dealership replace my cabin air filter at the recommended mileage of 15,000. I asked to have the old one returned to me, which they did. It was somewhat dusty, and had a leaf stuck in it. Based on that, and the fact that I only put about 3000 miles a year on the 'Stang, I plan to keep on with 15,000 mile changes.
02-15-2016, 02:16 PM
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So I've had my car just over 20 months and have been noticing a funny smell the past couple months every once in awhile. At first I thought it was just because the carpet got a little damp occasionally so I bought an air freshener clip. Then I thought it may be a heater core leak, but that checked out okay. On the way home tonight, I noticed it was getting worse, especially when using the heat. Then it hit me, I haven't changed the in-cabin filter since I've had my car!
So my question is which kind do you guys use? I found a cheap paper one for about $11 online, but there is also a Fram fresh breeze which is supposed to deodorize airflow for $18. Then there is the K&N which is a little pricey at $40, but still not that bad since you don't have to replace it. Do you think there would be any other benefits to the K&N like performance or air flow gains? I'm doubting it since the K&N engine drop-in reportedly doesn't offer any real gains unless you get a tune. But then again, I've used them on almost all my cars in the past and swear it at least made better engine sound and slight mileage increase.
So my question is which kind do you guys use? I found a cheap paper one for about $11 online, but there is also a Fram fresh breeze which is supposed to deodorize airflow for $18. Then there is the K&N which is a little pricey at $40, but still not that bad since you don't have to replace it. Do you think there would be any other benefits to the K&N like performance or air flow gains? I'm doubting it since the K&N engine drop-in reportedly doesn't offer any real gains unless you get a tune. But then again, I've used them on almost all my cars in the past and swear it at least made better engine sound and slight mileage increase.
The other filter you are referring to is for your engine.....that would be another topic for discussion.
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