Yet another cabin air filter thread.. replacement interval

[fatlard]

Fellas,

Cabin filters are running about $7.00 on eBay.

However, I read that you can make 8 for about $16.00 by using a home filter.

However, my question is do you change the DIY home filter more often for fear of duct tape or DIY stuff falling apart. I see intervals for changing DIY filters to be 5,000miles.....

How about the $7.00 eBay filters? Do you change those at 30,000... if so then the eBay ones are cheaper to run?

Thanks!

[RedRide]

Of course, it depends on how much you drive and if the conditions are overly dusty,etc.

Personlly, I have always changed a cabin filters (in my Toyotas) once a year (every spring) regardless if it is a ready made one, or one I made myself. This is based on driving an average of 12k miles a year.

Haveing said that, since cabin filers are now so cheap on line, I don't bother to make one any more.

I have also found the the ones I make myself have less airflow that the ones you buy, even it if by a small amount.

When should you change yours? When it needs to be changed.
Only you can determine that.

BTW, I got an eBay filter in mine. :smile:

[fatlard]

Thanks for you input. My car is new so I do not have one. I am debating towards making my own... but I agree with your point.. is 7 dollars worth my time to make my own... I am leaning towards NO as well..

[severous01]

i got my stp filter from autozone for 8.99. and it's just fine. speaking of...that's gonna need to be bought when i get my oil, my light is flashin at me...