Air Conditioning Filter
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 |
Re: Air Conditioning Filter
"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. |
Re: Air Conditioning Filter
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 news:ES46k.5851$89.4046@nlpi069.nbdc.sbc.com... > > "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 > $69". Dealers have to make a profit, but that seems steep to me. > |
Re: Air Conditioning Filter
"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message news:g3bgor1mnl@enews5.newsguy.com... > Agree with Ed. While many do not like Fram filters, this is a perfect > application for a Fram-like filter. And most auto parts stores either > have them or can get them, and for significantly less money. > > Here is one case where I cannot possibly see any benefit in spending more > money for the dealer item. If you're talking about a "cabin filter", I checked the one on my 2003 Toyota Avalon (with some difficulty, since it resides behind the glove compartment) and found it almost pristine after four years, so I merely washed in in detergent and warm water, let it dry and stuck it back in place. The Toyota dealer near me wants an arm and a leg ...about 60 bucks as I recall...to replace it. |
Re: Air Conditioning Filter
"mack" <mackerel@dslextreme.com> wrote in message news:Uvd6k.198$pe5.155@fe115.usenetserver.com... > > "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. |
Re: Air Conditioning Filter
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. |
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