Cabin air filter waste of money?

[sleey0]

Just bought one from autozone for $14.

For that price, it can't really be a waste, can it? lol

[Astroman]

It is when you can go to home depot or lowes and wal mart and for that price make 6 with the diy method. That's like 5 free.

[Steveh27]

I thought my 2010 had the filter as I saw the filter cover. But, I just opened the cover & nothing is there! Reading my manual and looking at various threads including the scion one, it seems there is to be a tray on which the filter rests. Is that correct? If so, what do I do without a tray? Buy a tray from a dealer? Just use an OEM filter without the tray? Make my own filter & use it without the tray?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Steveh27

I thought my 2010 had the filter as I saw the filter cover. But, I just opened the cover & nothing is there! Reading my manual and looking at various threads including the scion one, it seems there is to be a tray on which the filter rests. Is that correct? If so, what do I do without a tray? Buy a tray from a dealer? Just use an OEM filter without the tray? Make my own filter & use it without the tray?

A tray isn't necessary. The filter area has ledges that support the filter.

[Steveh27]

Scott, I do have the curved plastic cage above the filter area. It must be to prevent things from the glovebox getting sucked in. But I will definitely add a filter. If something did get sucked in is it possible to remove it?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Steveh27

Scott, I do have the curved plastic cage above the filter area. It must be to prevent things from the glovebox getting sucked in. But I will definitely add a filter. If something did get sucked in is it possible to remove it?

If it only made it as far as the fan, then you can reach down through the filter slot and pluck it out. If it made it past the fan, you'd need to remove the blower stack (which requires removing the whole dash) to get into the airbox.

[Steveh27]

Appreciate the info. I think the curved cage prevented any paper from my glovebox getting sucked in. Something from outside is possible, but haven't heard anything yet. I did see how it all works. Now to get a filter in there. Think I'll try one of those cut up home filters.

[Steveh27]

I just finished the cabin (AC) air filter DIY & install. I did trim the cardboard edge back another 3/8". Air flow seems good. I look forward to finding how dirty it is in a few months. I sprayed a touch of Lysol Disinfectant spray first & ran the fan a few seconds just in case any mold or mildew was present even though I've had no odor problem.

[alan1828]

Just do it yourself, nice and cheap. or like me get a reuseable performance one.

http://www.knfilters.com/air_filter/toyota_yaris.aspx

or DIY: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/200...er_replac.html

[birdman]

I have terrible hay fever. With the filter my symptoms are greatly reduced.