In-cabin air filter and Engine air filter
#16
Filter Recommendations
Correct - Do not over think. Not a bad idea to replace both the cabin and air filters (x2) at 15,000 miles (I've done mine twice)...I've been using the Fram CF10140 cabin with the baking soda/carbon combo (which I don't thinks makes any difference but they are $16.70-ish at Wally*Mart) and I use the NAPA Gold Air Filters (far superior construction to the Nissan-OEM - metal frame where the OEM is fiberboard). The part is NAPA 9362 (or FIL9362) and they are $10.29 (x2 of course). Basically $39 for all 3 filters and superior quality to the OEM.
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I just took my original OEM filter out to inspect it (the second time) and its still good after 2.5years. A greyish area about 4x4" near the center and that's all. I just spray it with the same stuff I use on my sons hockey equipment. It kills odours and is odourless. No odours in the cabin yet.
I hardly ever use the AC, I suppose thats why it's still in good condition.
I hardly ever use the AC, I suppose thats why it's still in good condition.
#21
well when i got the car from 2nd ownder original owner was hisd sister that smokes. car has 85k on it now but u can imaginge females they just put gas and go. my boy doesnt smoke and car smelt good always i just found out about this and i want maintenence on my car 1st and foremost. but yea i dont think anyone its the original filter there. well not anymore... i just want people to see the difference since many cars dont even come with a filter. can u imagine all that #$%^ in ur lungs?
#22
I got the K&N drop in filters to replace the OEM ones at 30,000 km. it is suppose to give you a bit more HP and slightly better mpg but not sure if that is the case as the improvement is marginal. The filters last for life so I figure if you intend to keep the car they are well worth it. Just clean it and oil it every 25,000 km or so. Still haven't changed the cabin filter. Got both filters for around $90.
#23
well when i got the car from 2nd ownder original owner was hisd sister that smokes. car has 85k on it now but u can imaginge females they just put gas and go. my boy doesnt smoke and car smelt good always i just found out about this and i want maintenence on my car 1st and foremost. but yea i dont think anyone its the original filter there. well not anymore... i just want people to see the difference since many cars dont even come with a filter. can u imagine all that #$%^ in ur lungs?
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I got the K&N drop in filters to replace the OEM ones at 30,000 km. it is suppose to give you a bit more HP and slightly better mpg but not sure if that is the case as the improvement is marginal. The filters last for life so I figure if you intend to keep the car they are well worth it. Just clean it and oil it every 25,000 km or so. Still haven't changed the cabin filter. Got both filters for around $90.
Last edited by Solid71; 06-06-2010 at 10:01 AM. Reason: many
#26
+1 I put my K&N drop ins in after I had 15,000 miles and havent changed them since. I am now at 64,000 and am about to clean them for the 1st time. The in-cabin air filter here in the states cost me $13 at Pep boys and it works the same. It was easy to change it. all you do is take everything out of the glove box, pull the under cover off the bottom of the glove box area, pull the glove box, while it is open towards the passenger seat (that will take it off the hinge. pop of the slowing mechanizum , remove 6 screws from around the glove box area. Pull out the piece you removed the screws from and you should see the white environment control unit. Open it take out the old filter and put in the new (make sure arrows face the right direction). Put back on in reverse and your done. Takes about 15-20 mins.
On the other hand, I need a screw driver to remove the 4 screws to remove the engine air filter housing in the Honda. We just can't win.
#28
Right you are Kool Year. This guy does nothing but promote auto parts way, perhaps he works for them. For my part I got the K&N filters at sucksquishbangblow.com, had them shipped to my friends house in the US and he drove them up here (he visits often). Autopartsway was more expensive I think ~$100 for the two filters versus ~$80.