Cabin air filters

[RayinAK]

I buy them locally from the dealerships, or just NAPA and other cabin filter brands. The only difference relates to being a HEPA filter or not.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=automobil...ref=nb_sb_noss

[BostonMike7]

Originally Posted by notnamed

Gotta be careful on amazon/ebay though. A lot of binned or just counterfeit parts masquerading as oem.

Yup. I have gotten counterfeit motorcraft parts. Usually a giveaway is if they are sold by a vendor who's name is suspiciously Chinese.


I usually order my consumables for my vehicles from Rockauto.


With regards to air filters, I've never noticed any appreciable difference within any of the major brands that are OE-quality.

[getatag]

I spent my entire youth with a side kick open air vent it my cars...... never needed "filtering". I breathe the air outside all the time without a filter. If it ain't clogged, causing issues, I don't change it.

[victimofGM]

Originally Posted by getatag

I spent my entire youth with a side kick open air vent it my cars...... never needed "filtering". I breathe the air outside all the time without a filter. If it ain't clogged, causing issues, I don't change it.

I’m ok with a basic low grade filter to help extend the life of the AC/heat. Combine high humidity with debris and you fat restricted coils, bacteria growth, and clogged condensate drain.

[robr2]

Originally Posted by getatag

I spent my entire youth with a side kick open air vent it my cars...... never needed "filtering". I breathe the air outside all the time without a filter. If it ain't clogged, causing issues, I don't change it.

Ah yes - sucking in exhaust fumes and asbestos dust from the brake pads. Those were the days.

[00molavi]

I haven't noticed much issues with after market filters, usually bought from rockauto, sometimes cross reference and buy from Amazon. But once I bought the charcoal activated variety and the car interior started smelling funny. Now I stick to regular filters.

[rokuremote]

Originally Posted by 00molavi

I haven't noticed much issues with after market filters, usually bought from rockauto, sometimes cross reference and buy from Amazon. But once I bought the charcoal activated variety and the car interior started smelling funny. Now I stick to regular filters.

yeah, i just buy a decent mid-range brand from Rock Auto. 10 minutes, done $15. No over-thinking. My car cabin is hardly a hermetically sealed place, needing lab-grade filtration.

[getatag]

Originally Posted by robr2

Ah yes - sucking in exhaust fumes and asbestos dust from the brake pads. Those were the days.

Ha, must be some benefit to breathing those things, I'm almost 80 and healthy as ever.... Not meds, no issues.
Probably drop dead tomorrow. LOL

[J Baustian]

Fleet Filter is a good source for filters at a reasonable price. Or just order from NAPA if they don't have your filter in stock.