I've never changed the in-cabin micro-filter...
01-06-2005, 11:21 AM
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I've never changed the in-cabin micro-filter...
I've got 80,000 miles on my car, i've never replaced the in-cabin micro filter. Am I going to die? 
EDIT: Seriously, am I really missing out on anything? Or is it just a waste of $35 or however much the filter costs?
EDIT: Seriously, am I really missing out on anything? Or is it just a waste of $35 or however much the filter costs?
ive got one on my infiniti....
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01-06-2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 95gt
anyone changed theirs themselves ?
Hard, easy?
Hard, easy?
There’s an FAQ floating around here somewhere. Someone will provide a link.
01-06-2005, 12:08 PM
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on to the next one...
It's really easy, I just did it last weekend in 20 minutes.....Mine had never been changed before and I have 78k on the car, the white filter was BLACK and really gross looking. I would definitely do it if I were all of you.
I got them for less than $20 from some site that has been listed before, and the directions that were originally written by Jens make it REALLY easy.
JUST DO IT! you'll be happy you did.
Do a search for the directions to install and links to buy them.
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I got them for less than $20 from some site that has been listed before, and the directions that were originally written by Jens make it REALLY easy.
JUST DO IT! you'll be happy you did.
Do a search for the directions to install and links to buy them.
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01-06-2005, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 95gt
anyone changed theirs themselves ?
Hard, easy?
Need to change my highlanders one as well
Hard, easy?
Need to change my highlanders one as well
01-06-2005, 12:16 PM
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Here's a helpful PDF:
http://www.pureoil.com/documents/Cab...Fs/6943570.pdf
Along with some pics:
http://public.fotki.com/kavextrax/aircon_micron_filte/
http://www.pureoil.com/documents/Cab...Fs/6943570.pdf
Along with some pics:
http://public.fotki.com/kavextrax/aircon_micron_filte/
01-06-2005, 12:17 PM
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01-06-2005, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by farberstyle
For someone who has put as much money into their car as you have Steve, I would expect you to have done it earlier.
I just did mine at 82xxx
I just did mine at 82xxx
At least you know where my priorities are!
I'll just drive around like this:
01-06-2005, 05:15 PM
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i will change them for you steve... it will take 10 minutes...
just buy the filters... I bought mine online from http://www.moonlightmechanic.com/
just buy the filters... I bought mine online from http://www.moonlightmechanic.com/
01-06-2005, 05:47 PM
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01-06-2005, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Smitty
i will change them for you steve... it will take 10 minutes...
just buy the filters... I bought mine online from http://www.moonlightmechanic.com/
just buy the filters... I bought mine online from http://www.moonlightmechanic.com/
I can do it... i just wanted to know if it really is important or not.
01-06-2005, 08:48 PM
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Uh oh, I have 78k and haven't changed mine either. Steve, at the speeds you get up to I wouldn't be surprised if you find small animals crammed up in there.
01-06-2005, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Cl-S
Uh oh, I have 78k and haven't changed mine either. Steve, at the speeds you get up to I wouldn't be surprised if you find small animals crammed up in there.
You should see my K&N air filter when I clean it!
Looks like this:
01-06-2005, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Smitty
Which one do I get and do I need to order (2) of them?
They also make reference to another one #21700015 which “has an additional layer of activated charcoal to filter out odors and pollutants such as hydrocarbons, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone”
Does anyone have that one?
01-06-2005, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gsrblack
i dont' know what to order. if these other ones are the same as the oem one, then i might as well just get it at the dealer for $14.15 plus tax.
01-07-2005, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
That link brings up (3) parts.
Which one do I get and do I need to order (2) of them?
They also make reference to another one #21700015 which “has an additional layer of activated charcoal to filter out odors and pollutants such as hydrocarbons, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone”
Does anyone have that one?
Which one do I get and do I need to order (2) of them?
They also make reference to another one #21700015 which “has an additional layer of activated charcoal to filter out odors and pollutants such as hydrocarbons, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone”
Does anyone have that one?
I know....no, it states that it comes with 2 per box... so you only need to order 1 ...
Get what you wish...
01-07-2005, 07:13 AM
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Here is the slot that the air cleaner element goes in, without the filter in it.
Here was my Filter at ~ 50k miles: You can see the replacement one in the pic.
It was just a little dirty
Here was my Filter at ~ 50k miles: You can see the replacement one in the pic.
It was just a little dirty
01-07-2005, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Chopper
^^ yes, there was all kinds of shit in mine, hell even some small leaves 
I changed mine at 40k and I had all kinds of bugs and leaves and shit in there.
01-11-2005, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Black CL-S 4-Life
I still haven't changed mine.
Change oil (Mobil 1)
Change oil filter
Change in-cabin air filters
Change engine air filter
Change brake pads
That's it... Got 56k miles, can runs like a dream...
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