Cabin filter question..

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solekeeper

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I just saw I beleive turbo's write-up for changing it, but how do I determine if it needs changing?

Is there a given mileage for it?

Thanks!
 
I change mine when I cant bear the A/C smell...

but Infiniti has it on the schedule maintenance.... I believe it said every 15,000 or 30,000 (not sure)

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I believe Jeff wrote the DIY and posted it up...:wink:

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I think you should change it when you see more dust buildup on the dashboard. Otherwise should still be fine.

As for that stank a/c smell, it can be solved by turning off the a/c and letting it run with the regular fan maybe 5-10 minutes before knowing you will park. Gotta blow out the condensation inside those air ducts! That condensation is causing the stank!
 
anyone tried this one? it has baking soda and carbon in the filter (cheaper price too)

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Product Description
Outside air flowing through the vehicle's ventilation system can expose passengers to road dust and pollen. FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filters can filter 98% of these contaminants (particles ranging from 5-100 microns). Each FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter contains Arm & Hammer backing soda and carbon which are embedded into the filter to absorb odors and freshen the air.

$13.42
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according to frams website this is the correct model number

http://www.power-21.com/FramPower21i/Application.aspx?b=F
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illudezion said:
I just got the charcoal one from filtermaster. Great investment.
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Ive been using those already and I think the key is to wipe down and disinfect the cabin air filter compartment.
I was less happy with the last carbon filter change since I skipped the cleaning step.

I do run the AC off to reduce the smell, but it seems to come back very easily.

this filter I posted fro FRAM seems cheaper to replace so I can do it more often.
 
theMerchant said:
Ive been using those already and I think the key is to wipe down and disinfect the cabin air filter compartment.
I was less happy with the last carbon filter change since I skipped the cleaning step.

I do run the AC off to reduce the smell, but it seems to come back very easily.

this filter I posted fro FRAM seems cheaper to replace so I can do it more often.
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I think I need to change mine out - good thing I have a Philips Screwdriver hahaha
Hey Merch - what do you wipe it down with?
 
Nice find on the Fram one on amazon- I was just about to order the other charcoal filter for the fx on there but will give this one a shot.
 
theMerchant said:
anyone tried this one? it has baking soda and carbon in the filter (cheaper price too)

Amazon.com: FRAM FCF10140 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter: Automotive




according to frams website this is the correct model number

http://www.power-21.com/FramPower21i/Application.aspx?b=F
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I been using this for awhile now and its works great so far and no smells. I would definetly recommend this filter.
still $13 at amazon and shipping is free if you order 2 or more :tup::tup:
 
I just changed Mine today

I had to go with the Activated Carbon

Mine wasn't as bad as I thought it would have been.
 
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