A/C Air / Cabin Filter Help?

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  1. May 5, 2009 at 3:42 PM #1
    STL-SRT

    STL-SRT Retired

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    All,

    I was looking thru the owners manual for the car and noticed it was time to change the A/C Air Filter. I have heard them called cabin filters, etc., etc.

    My question is this - does anyone have information on an aftermarket filter or is everyone pretty much getting the OE from the dealer. Looks like the OE filter is around $30.

    Any suggestions of make / part number / cost would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
  2. May 5, 2009 at 3:49 PM #2
    1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    lol I have yet to change mine. 37K miles later. haha
     
  3. May 5, 2009 at 4:00 PM #3
    STL-SRT

    STL-SRT Retired

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    Just looked at the filter and it is definitely time for a change.....one word - Nasty.

    Something tells me with it being inside the engine bay and closed off....probably don't need such an expensive / fancy one.
     
  4. May 5, 2009 at 4:42 PM #4
    8yourM5

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    where do I go to look at mine? what do I need to do to change it thanks My ac smells stinky
     
  5. May 5, 2009 at 4:49 PM #5
    NM08SRT8

    NM08SRT8 I need Diablo!

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    It's on the passanger side up by the windshield wipers. Pop the hood of course. lol.