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Vroom · 06-25-2013, 11:08 PM

Hi, he's another post for posterity.

Here is what you can expect your cabin filter to look like at around 29k miles. Both sides of the filter are equally dirty. The filter doesn't really look or feel like its going to filter anything particularly small...might keep things out like rocks or soot...or birds...

The procedure is really easy, there are 3 retainers on the passenger side of the car that hold on the duct cover. Took about 5 minutes to replace. Probably should replace the filter at the 12-15k mark instead of waiting as long as I did. It also might be worth looking for a better aftermarket filter instead of the OEM/ACDelco filter.

Enjoy

VegasZL1 · 06-25-2013, 11:28 PM

Hmm...I'm at 20k next week. I'll change mine and see how it looks. Thanks for the heads up!

Genob4c · 06-26-2013, 05:40 AM

Any oil residue on the filter? Many will know why I ask.

Geno

Sven59 · 06-26-2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genob4c

Any oil residue on the filter? Many will know why I ask.

Geno

Anyone find a source for aftermarket?

tmandoug1 · 06-26-2013, 12:27 PM

Looks like it is doing its job correctly. How many micron is it?

maguilar496 · 06-26-2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genob4c

Any oil residue on the filter? Many will know why I ask.

Geno

so do we need a cabin air filter catch can now too?

Retro69 · 06-26-2013, 01:45 PM

There are a bunch of aftermarket alternatives out there it appears... http://www.amazon.com/gp/part-finder...sNode=15727101

CS99 · 06-26-2013, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vroom

Hi, he's another post for posterity.

Here is what you can expect your cabin filter to look like at around 29k miles. Both sides of the filter are equally dirty. The filter doesn't really look or feel like its going to filter anything particularly small...might keep things out like rocks or soot...or birds...

The procedure is really easy, there are 3 retainers on the passenger side of the car that hold on the duct cover. Took about 5 minutes to replace. Probably should replace the filter at the 12-15k mark instead of waiting as long as I did. It also might be worth looking for a better aftermarket filter instead of the OEM/ACDelco filter.

Enjoy

Are you sure that filter is dirty? It might be a carbon coated filter that gets rid of odors.

2ss-booya · 06-26-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CS99

Are you sure that filter is dirty? It might be a carbon coated filter that gets rid of odors.

The OEM filters are white. Not carbon filters.

LS1 Fun · 06-26-2013, 06:47 PM

LOL @ aftermarket cabin air filter. Will probably add 10rwhp too!!

Vroom · 06-26-2013, 10:58 PM

The white filter is the OEM replacement, its exactly the same one and I got it from GM while ordering a new splitter.

I didn't notice any oil residue, just black on both sides.

BlackinBlack · 06-27-2013, 09:16 AM

First of all 29K.... you are a driving the crap out of that car.... I love it!!!

That is one dirty filter. How many months was that?

jessrayo · 06-28-2013, 08:17 PM

Looks like he has been doing donuts with the windows open and the fan on high....

oldfriend · 06-28-2013, 08:47 PM

Not sure what to make out of it , just one question

What to do when one steps out of the car , get another filter ?

06-25-2013, 11:08 PM	#1
Vroom Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 325	Cabin filter replaced. 29K miles [PICS] Hi, he's another post for posterity. Here is what you can expect your cabin filter to look like at around 29k miles. Both sides of the filter are equally dirty. The filter doesn't really look or feel like its going to filter anything particularly small...might keep things out like rocks or soot...or birds... The procedure is really easy, there are 3 retainers on the passenger side of the car that hold on the duct cover. Took about 5 minutes to replace. Probably should replace the filter at the 12-15k mark instead of waiting as long as I did. It also might be worth looking for a better aftermarket filter instead of the OEM/ACDelco filter. Enjoy __________________ 2013 Victory Red ZL1 - 210K+ miles. Mods: Who needs mods...its a freaking ZL1 - Last car: 2006 GTO

06-26-2013, 05:40 AM	#3
Genob4c Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 342	Any oil residue on the filter? Many will know why I ask. Geno __________________ Now: 2015 Z/28 Former: 2013 ZL1 Vert – Crystal Red 1978 Corvette Pace Car 1969 Pace Car 1969 Z/28 – Cortez Silver, 1974 LT/Z28 Blue 1974 Z28 Dark Green , 1976 Camaro Type LT – Black 1980 Z28 – Charcoal, 1981 Z28 – Dark Blue 1981 Z28 – Claret, 1982 Pace Car 1986 IROC – Red, 1993 Z28 – Red 1996 Z28 vert, 1998 Z28 Dk Blue 2002 B4C 2004 Vette – LeMans Blue 2008 Vette - CRT 2011 Camaro Pace Car

06-26-2013, 01:45 PM	#7
Retro69 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Morgan, UT Posts: 1,359	There are a bunch of aftermarket alternatives out there it appears... http://www.amazon.com/gp/part-finder...sNode=15727101 __________________

06-26-2013, 06:47 PM	#10
LS1 Fun Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA, USA Posts: 128	LOL @ aftermarket cabin air filter. Will probably add 10rwhp too!! __________________ 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 2002 Camaro Z28 A4 \| 10.80 @ 131 \| 383ci, D1SC, 4L80E, 9" 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 \| 12.62 @ 113 \| Stock SOLD 2017 Lexus GS350F*

06-26-2013, 10:58 PM	#11
Vroom Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 325	The white filter is the OEM replacement, its exactly the same one and I got it from GM while ordering a new splitter. I didn't notice any oil residue, just black on both sides. __________________ 2013 Victory Red ZL1 - 210K+ miles. Mods: Who needs mods...its a freaking ZL1 - Last car: 2006 GTO

06-25-2013, 11:28 PM	#2
VegasZL1 Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 137 View My Garage	Hmm...I'm at 20k next week. I'll change mine and see how it looks. Thanks for the heads up!

06-26-2013, 12:27 PM	#5
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Looks like it is doing its job correctly. How many micron is it?

06-27-2013, 09:16 AM	#12
BlackinBlack Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 Blade Silver Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 822	First of all 29K.... you are a driving the crap out of that car.... I love it!!! That is one dirty filter. How many months was that? __________________ 2016 2LZ Z06 Blade Silver 2013 ZL1 BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> Roto-Fab CAI 2010 2SS/RS BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> 3" MBRP 304 Stainless Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI

06-28-2013, 08:17 PM	#13
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	Looks like he has been doing donuts with the windows open and the fan on high....

06-28-2013, 08:47 PM	#14
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Not sure what to make out of it , just one question What to do when one steps out of the car , get another filter ?