Later today I am going into my shop to get my tires balanced, rotated, and aligned. I do this every 5,000 miles when I get my oil changed sense I have lifetime on all of it. Soooooo, to get to the point my TL is at 80,000. I bought it at 57,000 2 years ago. I don't think the cabin filter has ever been changed before I bought it and I keep reading here on AZine that should change it every 30k. Is this really worth my time and money?
Not trying to sound dumb here but I just want to know the benefits of doing this.

 

honestly i would go ahead and change it.
I changed mine not to long ago and was quite surprised by the junk in the filters.

The removal process is beyond easy. I had no idea how to remove it and just went ahead and did it anyway.
Next thing you know, i found the DIY and based on the steps , it was exactly as I did. So no Ph.D is required.

 

It's really up to you, do you want to breath clean or dirty air?

 

I did mine at like 25k and was so glad I did. It actually makes your car smell fresh for a few days. I say I'm about do for another change out soon.

 

It's probably worth your time and money, but may not be worth what a dealer or shop will charge. I've read of dealer service charging $130+. WAY too much.

DIY is like $20 for the filter and 15 - 30 minutes of your time. Only tool you need is a screwdriver and maybe a utility knife (dont' remember if there are plastic tabs to cut the first time or not).

F-130: DIY: Replacing Cabin Air Dust & Pollen Filter
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87494
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/firewall-help-123884/ Good pictures here
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131831 Replacing the filter without removing the entire glove box
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/f-130-diy-2008-tl-cabin-air-filter-replacement-pics-745341/ Good detailed photos's

 

I do mine every year.

 

Nope, nothing to cut in my TL, I have put in a filter without an active element, tomorrow I am installing a baking soda filter. In my experience, the panel part that you pull out may crack or the plastic tabs may fall off if it is cold (it is possible the previous owner did it). PS Cold is ND, MN, MI, Canada, NE cold not Florida 55F cold.

 

should do this every year! total DIY

When you see the filter you will understand- you've been breathing thru that!!!
Yikes~

filters with activated charcoal or baking soda or micro-allergens are better at freshening the air

 

QFT...just changed mine after 2 years....disgusting. From now on I will be changing every year religiously.

 

Just changed mine also, ALL the fins were full of crap, including, but not limited too BIRD FEATHERS and LADYBUGS..
Defiently worth the time and money ($11.00, I think @ advance auto) easy easy easy DIY.

 

Do it.

 

I did mine at 40k and it was disgusting. The part was ~17 dollars and about 20 minutes of my time. It is recommended every 15k miles / 1 year. What's 15 dollars a year for breathing fresh air?

 

anyone every spray any smell good on these... or is there a place i could rig one of those fragrance jar things in there?.. I havent done mine myself yet but trying to keep the dealer outta my pocket from now on

 

I used to drive hwy (NC/SC) a lot & the cabin filter was disgusting when replacing. I did it every 5k from during that time.