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SilverBack · 01-02-2009, 05:49 AM

So I'm due for my 2nd maintenance service now at 9400 miles. This includes an oil change and "cabin air filter change". I want to save a buck this time and just do it all myself. With that said, I got a couple questions:

1. Is there a better oil out there than whatever the dealer uses? I wanna try something different this time. Please list the pros and cons (if any) of your choice(s) of oil.

2. Mine doesn't have a cabin air filter, I checked today. I did my research and found mixed feelings about it not being installed in the first place. Some say it keeps the fan motor from overheating. Others say it was a manufacturers mistake and it should be there to keep pollen and dust out of the cabin. So what's the right answer? Do I or don't I need a filter?

Thanks

01-02-2009, 05:49 AM	#1
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	2 maintenance issues So I'm due for my 2nd maintenance service now at 9400 miles. This includes an oil change and "cabin air filter change". I want to save a buck this time and just do it all myself. With that said, I got a couple questions: 1. Is there a better oil out there than whatever the dealer uses? I wanna try something different this time. Please list the pros and cons (if any) of your choice(s) of oil. 2. Mine doesn't have a cabin air filter, I checked today. I did my research and found mixed feelings about it not being installed in the first place. Some say it keeps the fan motor from overheating. Others say it was a manufacturers mistake and it should be there to keep pollen and dust out of the cabin. So what's the right answer? Do I or don't I need a filter? Thanks __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

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