Pics Of My Cabin Air Filter

[blacksan]

This nasty thing just came out of my VW after 1 year of use. I don't live, or drive this car on anything other then hard surface roads and generally maintain the car well. So, now it is evident why my Yaris is pretty dusty inside all the time. The pic with gunk would be air from the exterior and the other is the cabin side of filter. :eek:

BTW, when they are new they are white!

[kimona]

Well, that's pretty impressive... those things really do work!

I guess I should get one for my Yaris afterall.

[kaboom]

yes, and also get yourself some in-house air cleaner ( e.g. Oreck w/ Truman Cells)- then you will see how much shit you breathe in while home.......

[brickhardmeat]

didn't you guys determine in another thread which one actually fit the car or did they all have to be altered to fit?

please post the one that fits in this thread blacksan

[YANGSTER]

glad cars in Beaverland came with the filter:thumbup:

[kaboom]

didn't you guys determine in another thread which one actually fit the car or did they all have to be altered to fit?

please post the one that fits in this thread blacksan

purolator C 38188 = OEM fit for Yaris;
they're on sale now ( 25% off) @ Advance Auto Parts; I paid for mine $ 9.36 plus tax

[brickhardmeat]

thanks kaboom

[RogueYaris]

purolator C 38188 = OEM fit for Yaris;
they're on sale now ( 25% off) @ Advance Auto Parts; I paid for mine $ 9.36 plus tax

i just checked their site and they're wanting $20 for this filter. do you have a direct link?

[Grindstone18]

the sale is only for "in store purchase". No online sale.:frown: Sadly I work there. lol

[YamilR]

i just checked their site and they're wanting $20 for this filter. do you have a direct link?


http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PUR&MfrPartNumber=C38188&PartType=&PTSet=

[RogueYaris]

Thanks Yamil, that's the same one I had come across in my search but it wasn't for the great price of $10. Oh well, I'll grab one soon enough.

[vodkalush]

I'm gonna grab one on my way home. Good find.

[kimona]

Okay, stopped at Advance Auto Parts tonight and picked up a cabin air filter by Purolator #C38188. They had just one left in stock. Yes, 25% off now, so cost me under $10 with tax.

Took about 5 seconds to remove the glovebox. Another couple of seconds to realize I had to remove that long rectangular "door" by squeezing the pins at the left and right sides.

Then, with a little twisting, the filter slipped right in... a bit tight though, but sat flat. Relaced the door and the glovebox, and that was it!

Now, I can breathe. GET ONE!

[RogueYaris]

I just checked the store locator and the closest one to me is in Laramie, WY. Uh, no.

[blacksan]

glad cars in Beaverland came with the filter:thumbup:

Does your filter set in a mounting tray that slides in to the fan housing? The reason I ask is that my Purolator filter came with a instruction sheet that seems to indicate the tray?

[YANGSTER]

Does your filter set in a mounting tray that slides in to the fan housing? The reason I ask is that my Purolator filter came with a instruction sheet that seems to indicate the tray?

Yup...there is a box/housing for the filter.
I believe yours came with that too...there is a long white rectangular door with squeeze pins on both ends. you'll see it as soon as you pop open your glove box door.
Hope this helps.

[blacksan]

Yup...there is a box/housing for the filter.
I believe yours came with that too...there is a long white rectangular door with squeeze pins on both ends. you'll see it as soon as you pop open your glove box door.
Hope this helps.

I guess they leave the filter support out since we don't have the filter. If you get a chance could you snag a part number of the support, please. I was able to squeeze the filter in and get it to lay nice and flat, but I would still like to make the instalation correct.

[YANGSTER]

I guess they leave the filter support out since we don't have the filter. If you get a chance could you snag a part number of the support, please. I was able to squeeze the filter in and get it to lay nice and flat, but I would still like to make the instalation correct.

Here is what it looks like....cant really find the part number anywhere.
It does say ">PP - TD20< 144" inside the cover.

[blacksan]

Ops, I guess I didn't explain myself real well. Your pics show the blower unit and filter compartment which is just like mine. On the Purolator filter instalation sheet there also appears to be piece that slides in the filter compartment and supports the filter.

[YANGSTER]

nope...there's nothing to support it, just the plain old filter.

[kimona]

Well, if there were a "mounting tray" I'm not sure it would just slide into the slot when the door was removed.

I couldn't simply slide the filter into the filter compartment; I had to very gently bend and twist it into the housing.

Is that your experience with the installation?

[blacksan]

I couldn't simply slide the filter into the filter compartment; I had to very gently bend and twist it into the housing.

Is that your experience with the installation?

Yup, me too.

The only reason I bring up the possibility of another piece is the diagram I had with my filter. Maybe in some applications there is an additional piece? Unfortunately I pitched the diagram before posting, but I am going to buy another filter to have on hand due to the sales pricing and that should have an example I can post.

[kimona]

Yes, I'm looking at the diagram right now, and it does shows a nice tray that the filter fits into before installing it. It would make for a cleaner installation, but I just can't imagine that it would work with our cars considering the location of the unit.

Anyway, wasn't this a Purolator filter for a Scion?

Hey, maybe this is the very reason a filter was never installed by the dealer... the filter tray wouldn't fit!

[blacksan]

Yes, I'm looking at the diagram right now, and it does shows a nice tray that the filter fits into before installing it. It would make for a cleaner installation, but I just can't imagine that it would work with our cars considering the location of the unit.

Anyway, wasn't this a Purolator filter for a Scion?

Hey, maybe this is the very reason a filter was never installed by the dealer... the filter tray wouldn't fit!

Whew, thanks for confirming my mystery tray!:biggrin: I just assumed that it was a Yaris diagram due to the similarity of diagram (minus mystery tray). It would make for a clean instalation with that piece if applicable.

I tried half-hearted reference this part number and never did come up with the correct vehicle.

[Blenjar]

o man, I didnt know that...i'll buy one tomorrow.

how often do you change the air filter

-- Blen

[blacksan]

o man, I didnt know that...i'll buy one tomorrow.

how often do you change the air filter

-- Blen

The pic's of my VW cabin air filter was after 12 months of use. I guess I will change both at 6 month intervals. The VW stays nice and dust free on the inside, but the Yaris was always dusty. Now I know why! I really am not doing it for the pollen and such my goal is to keep her clean on the inside.

[kimona]

Well, it's easy to access, so I'll probably check it at 3 month intervals and see how dirty it is. At this point, I can only guess it may need to be changed every 6 months or so.

[YamilR]

Here is what it looks like....cant really find the part number anywhere.
It does say ">PP - TD20< 144" inside the cover.

Question, did you closed the top door from the fan (not the filter one) or did you left it open? I swear that since I closed it my MPG dropped to like 35. Am I on fucking crack or what?

[YANGSTER]

Question, did you closed the top door from the fan (not the filter one) or did you left it open? I swear that since I closed it my MPG dropped to like 35. Am I on fucking crack or what?

Yeah...you're on some good stuff.:biggrin:
Nah, i didnt touch anything...i'm not aware there is a door.

[blacksan]

Question, did you closed the top door from the fan (not the filter one) or did you left it open? I swear that since I closed it my MPG dropped to like 35. Am I on fucking crack or what?

I think that is the circulation control for interior air that will open, or close when the option is chosen.

[blacksan]

i'm not aware there is a door.

He is talking about the opening above the filter cover as noted in your posted picture. If you look closely you will see a gasket around the leading edge of the "door". And also you can see that being in the up position blocks air duct from the exterior.

[YANGSTER]

He is talking about the opening above the filter cover as noted in your posted picture. If you look closely you will see a gasket around the leading edge of the "door". And also you can see that being in the up position blocks air duct from the exterior.

thanks a lot!:thumbup: