I did use Gordgee's filter my first time around, and while it was OK (and I think his GroundingGear is awesome and I'm a big believer since I have his 10 wire kit), I went with the OEM charcoal filter the next time around because it fit better and in my opinion is of better quality that Gordgee's. I agree with you, though, that the standard non-charcoal filter is less effective than either charcoal filter.

I'm not sure who this is directed to, but I agree that the HVAC system (which includes simple fresh air ventilation) runs everything past the filter.

 

Because we Americans have changed for the worse over the years . . . from common sense and self reliance and responsibility . . . to being lazy, relying on others, and excuse ridden.

Just look at the post that started this thread. You've got some guy who is leasing a car. This means the leasing company owns the vehicle, and it is very likely that another consumer will buy his vehicle when the lease expires. Does the poster care about maintaining his vehicle properly per his lease agreement? No. Does the poster care about the next guy who will own his car? No. Does the poster care about making sure he's under warranty for the next three years even if he doesn't do what he's supposed to so Nissan pays instead of him? Yes. You get the idea.

I'm sorry I'm going off on this thread, but here we have something so basic and simple as changing an air cabin filter, and instead of just doing it we've got more time being spent on this thread than if he just ordered the filter on-line and took the 10 minutes to install it himself. Geesh!

 

when the lease expire, the dealer take the car back...they will put their $$ & labor to change it...now for the poster: don't worry buddy, it shouldn't effect any warranty issue. IMO it'll be cheaper to just buy a mask & wear them during driving your G

 

lol, and btw the dealer probably wouldn't change the filter if it had a family of mice living in it like intgr8r

 

LOL! True dat! Let's just walk around like Michael Jackson and his kids with handkerchiefs strapped to our faces because the air is so filthy. Now it's even too filthy to drive through without a damn filter.

 

It filters air all the time not with just the AC on. That is why you can see it from the hood area when removing the shrouds.

 

Its actually under the dash but removing those two items I mentioned allows you to have a clear view of it through the vents from the outside area. There would be no possible way for the battery to leak into this area.

 

i guess you're right otherwise water would come in too. I have taken my battery out and the piece you were talking about that goes up to the windshield, i guess with it there everything is sealed.