Public Service Announcement - Check your cabin air filter!

[Ruebernard]

Something to consider.....the beautiful state of Arizona has had some hellacious dust storms lately so I'm not surprised the cabin filter looks like this. Given how easy they are to replace, you could do it yourself on a somewhat regular basis. And don't forget your engine's air filter!!!

[Rico]

Hmmm, almost 5 years, I guess it's about time to change mine haha!

[FilibustaRhymes]

Yikes, guess it's probably time to change mine

[Buzman]

Uh, yikes indeed! I have almost 60k miles and never replaced this. Buying one immediately.

[ChrisBlair]

Sure looked dirty!

But was the change necessary? What did it look like after 2,000 miles?

[NFRNOSS]

Thanks for the reminder! I'll check mine as well

[stoopid]

Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Sure looked dirty!

But was the change necessary? What did it look like after 2,000 miles?

I was thinking the same thing. In prior cars the filter started to look dirty pretty quick, but was functionally fine. Takeaway should be 'change them regularly'. For the ease at which it sounds like we can replace them, at least once a year should be fine.

[BigRed585Lbs]

http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-CF178-...1&s=automotive

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by Comrando

The manual says 24,000 or two years.

I'll have to look at mine, thanks for the reminder.

My manual says 22,500 miles . I'll take a look at it and see how dirty it is. I was planning to change it next oil change/tire rotation (due at 20,000 miles - in about 4,000 miles).

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by Dirtdog

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...01&postcount=1

Well there's a little more to it than this, apparently. I just went out to check mine - removed the push-pin fasteners (there are 3), then had to forcibly raise the front outside corner of the cowl to get it to clear the fender flange. Once I got that done, I could only raise the front edge of the cowl about 3-4 inches since the back edge is somehow wedged below the windshield. I could see the filter, and reach in and touch it, but could not remove it. I put the thing back together and will try it again when I next change my oil and it's not 90 degrees inside my garage. Geeze - I hate having to force plastic parts to move.

[PalmerGA]

This video is much more helpful... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...51&postcount=6

[alaskacamaro]

Thanks for the reminder. That's one filter that seems to be universally forgotten.

[myold88]

Originally Posted by FilibustaRhymes

Yikes, guess it's probably time to change mine

Yikes is right. My SS is 5 years old with 34,000+ miles.
Doing it today. PalmerGa: Thanks for the video- piece of cake.

Follow up: I go to my local Chevy dealer Monday for the cabin filter. They had them in stock @ $45.00 retail. $33.88 discounted- No thanks !
Went on line and after a short search I found them at $10.00, no shipping, no tax. Not AC/Delco but I don't care.
Just received it- Only 2 days from www.filterheads.com Their part #AQ1150.
I'll put it in tomorrow and let you know how it goes..

[elektrik]

Meh..I just put it on recycled air-cools/heats the cabin faster anyhow...if I want fresh air I'll open the window :-)