Cabin Air Filter
Senior Member
Joined: 02-16-2009
Posts: 6,038
From: Frankenmuth/Flint, MI
I would do it as stated, every year or 12k miles. Since I don't do the mileage, I'm at the years. I replaced it when I bought it, and I just replaced it less than a month ago now. I figure with my asthma and my allergies it can't hurt to replace it.
Member
Joined: 04-09-2010
Posts: 46
From: Traverse City
Thanks for making this post! Out of curiosity I checked my filter, and it looked like the one in the picture above. I'm guessing the previous owner never changed it so it had 69,000 miles on it. I purchased an STP brand filter at Auto Zone for $15.00.
Senior Member
Joined: 01-09-2009
Posts: 273
From: Homestead, Fl
yea i got the car with 16k on it so im guessing the prev owner never changed it......the one in there now has a year on it and it doesnt look good so i might replace it soon....i would change it every year especialy if u have allergies
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Joined: 01-13-2006
Posts: 3,000
From: Superior, WI - Over the Hill Warranty Club member
Nope, it's really easy to change. I've done it twice since I've bought mine. If you open the glovebox, you'll see two tabs, one on each side near the top of the opening. Push them in so the glovebox door can fall open straight down. Then there's a flap with 3 tabs (mine has 2 since I broke one...lol) Open each tab and pull the flap down. That's the filter.
I'm sure someone might be able to explain that better.
Oh, and dealer wanted $45 for one, but you can get them at an auto parts store for like $12.
I'm sure someone might be able to explain that better.
Oh, and dealer wanted $45 for one, but you can get them at an auto parts store for like $12.
