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Cabin Air Filter

Old Aug 9, 2011 | 05:42 AM
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The original filter is a carbon imprgnated one. I've replaced mine twice in the 5 1/2 years of HHR ownership and picked up one at Auto Zone. I think they were about $11.
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Changing mine today, it was filthy after years in service not to mention I had the leaking passenger side door problem last year, so lots of mold / mildew build up.

I also noticed a pretty significant reduction in air flow with the dirty filter.

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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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I have changed mine every year in the spring , keeps thing nice and fresh for air condition season
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeRuth
Changing mine today, it was filthy after years in service not to mention I had the leaking passenger side door problem last year, so lots of mold / mildew build up.

I also noticed a pretty significant reduction in air flow with the dirty filter.

MIke R
Mike- probably not too good breathing that moldy/mildew crap.

Yea, I do mine yearly also, Advance Auto have charcoal impregnated ones from Purolator for like $14.
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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After reading this thread I changed mine a couple of days ago. Bugs, leaves and just plain dirt.
Old Jul 29, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Thank You for this "how to" on changing the cabin filter!! The old one was super gross. And you can get them for $9.00 on the eBay:) It was so easy!! Happy, happy, happy!!
Old Jul 30, 2013 | 08:49 AM
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great now I have that Faith Hill Just Breathe tune stuck in my head, no wait, now its Pink Floyd Breathe , breathe in the air.... ahhh that's better
Old Jul 30, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
great now I have that Faith Hill Just Breathe tune stuck in my head, no wait, now its Pink Floyd Breathe , breathe in the air.... ahhh that's better
Ah yes, much better tune to be tumbling around between the ears!
Old Jul 30, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
great now I have that Faith Hill Just Breathe tune stuck in my head, no wait, now its Pink Floyd Breathe , breathe in the air.... ahhh that's better
Why let the song just rattle around in my head? Dark Side of the Moon has been ripped to my computer at work, I am going to go ahead and listen to it!
Old Aug 9, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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Wow!

Originally Posted by Mowgli
Cabin Air Filter Schmegma (The Marlboro pack wasn't stuck in the filter, I put it there for reference)

Nasty!

That's @ 61,500 Miles including MANY dirt roads in Vermont, sometimes stuck behind slowpokes kicking up a duststorm.

The replacement (white) Puralator filter was under $15 @ Advanced Auto Parts and took all of 5 minutes to install

You found a pack of smokes in there???

I was going to post another question thread but thanks to all you smart folks I figured out why I couldn't get the box to drop. Push OUT, not in. Can't wait to get home to try it!! If it's really icky, I'll post a photo. You guys are so helpful!!

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