Why didn't the Yaris come with air cabin filter?

[CoryM]

Originally Posted by detroiter

Seems like it would be something so simple to include with the car but yet it never came with one. I finally (after 150k miles) decided to put one in to help cut down the dust that gets into the car, seems like it'll do a great job of that too. Just makes one wonder, that's like saying you buy the car but no oil or air filter is included, you have to buy it seperately before you take it home from the car lot.

Cabin air filter compares closer to something like heated seats than engine oil. It is only a comfort item to keep your interior clean and reduce the amount of junk you breathe. It does not make the car last longer, or sell better. So the answer is: It's cheaper not to install one.

And I agree, they are definitely nice to have. The Yaris' seem to get very dirty though so make sure to replace them as required. Some cars will burn out fan motors if the filter gets plugged (although I have not heard of a Yaris doing that).

Cheers.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by CoryM

Cabin air filter compares closer to something like heated seats than engine oil. It is only a comfort item to keep your interior clean and reduce the amount of junk you breathe. It does not make the car last longer, or sell better. So the answer is: It's cheaper not to install one.

And I agree, they are definitely nice to have. The Yaris' seem to get very dirty though so make sure to replace them as required. Some cars will burn out fan motors if the filter gets plugged (although I have not heard of a Yaris doing that).

Cheers.

I agree, EXCEPT that I think if most owners knew that it was part of the design, but that it wasn't included (and is so inexpensive) they'd be pissed off.