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03-30-2011, 11:59 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2010 Yaris Auto Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: chicago burbs
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Yet another cabin air filter thread.. replacement interval
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! |
03-30-2011, 12:55 PM | #2 |
Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Middletown, NY
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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. |
03-30-2011, 01:12 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2010 Yaris Auto Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: chicago burbs
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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..
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03-30-2011, 01:16 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SE Texas
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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...
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