To those who do not read the manual. (LIKE ME) I just discovered my 06
Sonata LX has an a/c filter...DAMN it was filthy, I'd say it was almost
clogged. I'll buy a home filter and cut it to size. Dealer wants way too
much for a paper filter.

--
Rob

 

"Rob" <bucfan11@SPAMtampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
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> To those who do not read the manual. (LIKE ME) I just discovered my 06
> Sonata LX has an a/c filter...DAMN it was filthy, I'd say it was almost
> clogged. I'll buy a home filter and cut it to size. Dealer wants way too
> much for a paper filter.
>
> --
> Rob

How much does the dealer want for just the part? Advanced Auto lists it for
$12. I've not bought one yet, but I'm due too.

The dealer will install one as a "special" and the ad states "starting at
$69". Dealers have to make a profit, but that seems steep to me.

 

Agree with Ed. While many do not like Fram filters, this is a perfect
application for a Fram-like filter. And most auto parts stores either have
them or can get them, and for significantly less money.

Here is one case where I cannot possibly see any benefit in spending more
money for the dealer item.


"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Rob" <bucfan11@SPAMtampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:YuOdnbwd2vLN7cXVnZ2dnUVZ_obinZ2d@posted.toast net...
>> To those who do not read the manual. (LIKE ME) I just discovered my 06
>> Sonata LX has an a/c filter...DAMN it was filthy, I'd say it was almost
>> clogged. I'll buy a home filter and cut it to size. Dealer wants way too
>> much for a paper filter.
>>
>> --
>> Rob
>
> How much does the dealer want for just the part? Advanced Auto lists it
> for $12. I've not bought one yet, but I'm due too.
>
> The dealer will install one as a "special" and the ad states "starting at
> $69". Dealers have to make a profit, but that seems steep to me.
>

 

"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message
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> Agree with Ed. While many do not like Fram filters, this is a perfect
> application for a Fram-like filter. And most auto parts stores either
> have them or can get them, and for significantly less money.
>
> Here is one case where I cannot possibly see any benefit in spending more
> money for the dealer item.

If you're talking about a "cabin filter", I checked the one on my 2003
Toyota Avalon (with some difficulty, since it resides behind the glove
compartment) and found it almost pristine after four years, so I merely
washed in in detergent and warm water, let it dry and stuck it back in
place. The Toyota dealer near me wants an arm and a leg ...about 60 bucks
as I recall...to replace it.

 

"mack" <mackerel@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message
> news:g3bgor1mnl@enews5.newsguy.com...
>> Agree with Ed. While many do not like Fram filters, this is a perfect
>> application for a Fram-like filter. And most auto parts stores either
>> have them or can get them, and for significantly less money.
>>
>> Here is one case where I cannot possibly see any benefit in spending more
>> money for the dealer item.
>
> If you're talking about a "cabin filter", I checked the one on my 2003
> Toyota Avalon (with some difficulty, since it resides behind the glove
> compartment) and found it almost pristine after four years, so I merely
> washed in in detergent and warm water, let it dry and stuck it back in
> place. The Toyota dealer near me wants an arm and a leg ...about 60
> bucks as I recall...to replace it.
>

Yes it's a cabin filter, located behind the glove box and above the fan.
Mine was full of leaves, dirt, grass, etc.

 

On Jun 17, 9:17 pm, "Rob" <bucfa...@SPAMtampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> To those who do not read the manual. (LIKE ME) I just discovered my 06
> Sonata LX has an a/c filter...DAMN it was filthy, I'd say it was almost
> clogged. I'll buy a home filter and cut it to size. Dealer wants way too
> much for a paper filter.
>
> --
> Rob

REPLY: Agree. I get the thick trim to size filter media on a sheet and
it works good. Before you slide the new filter back in, clean the
Evaporator surface with a soft brush which is readily accessible and
spray it with vinegar to cut down on foul smells that originate. The
vinegar smell dissapates soon.