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el ess A · 10-12-2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by thiggin2

Not always, most of the time ac-delco is a gm approved replacement part (cheaper). Most OEM (GM) cabin filters will be a carbon style which is why there more expensive.

Incorrect for Camaro. The ACDelco filter is the exact same manufacturer as the factory one. At least it was 3 months ago when I changed the ones out in the CTS and 2010. And the factory one for 2010 CTS and 2010 Camaro is NOT carbon style. Just a plain, white filter. Albeit different part numbers. Why? That's anyone's guess.

thiggin2 · 10-12-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

Incorrect for Camaro. The ACDelco filter is the exact same manufacturer as the factory one. At least it was 3 months ago when I changed the ones out in the CTS and 2010. And the factory one for 2010 CTS and 2010 Camaro is NOT carbon style. Just a plain, white filter. Albeit different part numbers. Why? That's anyone's guess.

Did the dealer sell you the AC-Delco ones? Most dealer will not stock the OEM's as there more expensive.

Snidely Whiplash · 10-17-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Krajkerjac

Some car-care experts and filter manufacturers recommend changing them every 12,000 to 15,000 miles — at least once a year, but twice a year is necessary for maximum benefit.

I've put 1900 miles on mine the first year. No way am I buying a new cabin filter until it shows signs of being dirty.

Krajkerjac · 10-17-2014, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Snidely Whiplash

I've put 1900 miles on mine the first year. No way am I buying a new cabin filter until it shows signs of being dirty.

That low of miles, I agree.
On the other hand, it's a cheap $12 to keep your filter clean.

its a syn · 10-17-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by v6

Can someone explain where the hell this thing is so i can change it please??

Under your passenger side of your hood. Page 1 or 2 has a video. Mine got changed this summer. Nasty stuff in there! About 40,000 miles. Will be the first thing I change every spring when it comes back out to play!

IrocJack · 10-17-2014, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the advice, replaced with one off of Ebay $12.00. Yes it was dirty.

mark2020 · 11-27-2018, 12:23 AM

You can go to ZHEHAN filter company to find a similar product, and then ask the answer to this question.

Rock-It Man · 11-27-2018, 10:30 AM

The OEM filter has carbon in it and when new, looks like the OP photo.

I replaced mine after 60,000 miles. It didn't have a lot of debris in it, but it smelled musty. I got the OEM replacement from Summit, because the dealer didn't have one.

JerTM · 11-27-2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mark2020

You can go to ZHEHAN filter company to find a similar product, and then ask the answer to this question.

Thanks for the Necro, and spam.

krisprz2010camaross · 11-27-2018, 12:38 PM

I would recommended everyone to get the K&N reusable cabin air filter for our camaros. It came out a couple years ago. Worth the money

Silveradoss573 · 11-27-2018, 03:09 PM

Checked mine today and although not as bad as some have posted pictures of, I went ahead and replaced it. I've used microgard cabin filters before and they seem to do a good job so that's what I used in my Camaro.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...r+Filter&pos=0

flyby191 · 11-28-2018, 05:57 PM

Changed it 50k miles ago. Removed it today. Jet Black with bird feathers and bugs. Installed a new one today. Thanks for the warning!

SharpOldNo7 · 11-28-2018, 06:51 PM

Yea the OEM one in mine was a carbon filter which looked black but was actually clean when you open the pleats and look between them. Most folks think it dirty and replace it with a cheaper filter that doesn’t filter odor like the Carbon filters do. I replaced mine with a K&N filter with 30k Plus on the clock. I put the OEM filter in the box and put it up on the shelf as it was not used up. Never know when it may come in handy.

11-27-2018, 12:38 PM	#66
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11-28-2018, 06:51 PM	#69
SharpOldNo7 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mississippi Posts: 298	Yea the OEM one in mine was a carbon filter which looked black but was actually clean when you open the pleats and look between them. Most folks think it dirty and replace it with a cheaper filter that doesn’t filter odor like the Carbon filters do. I replaced mine with a K&N filter with 30k Plus on the clock. I put the OEM filter in the box and put it up on the shelf as it was not used up. Never know when it may come in handy. Last edited by SharpOldNo7; 11-28-2018 at 07:13 PM.

10-17-2014, 04:33 PM	#62
IrocJack Drives: 2010 2LT/RS RJT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,683 View My Garage	Thanks for the advice, replaced with one off of Ebay $12.00. Yes it was dirty.

11-27-2018, 12:23 AM	#63
mark2020 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: china Posts: 1	You can go to ZHEHAN filter company to find a similar product, and then ask the answer to this question.

11-27-2018, 10:30 AM	#64
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	The OEM filter has carbon in it and when new, looks like the OP photo. I replaced mine after 60,000 miles. It didn't have a lot of debris in it, but it smelled musty. I got the OEM replacement from Summit, because the dealer didn't have one.

11-27-2018, 03:09 PM	#67
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	Checked mine today and although not as bad as some have posted pictures of, I went ahead and replaced it. I've used microgard cabin filters before and they seem to do a good job so that's what I used in my Camaro. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...r+Filter&pos=0

11-28-2018, 05:57 PM	#68
flyby191 Drives: 2014 V-6 RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 16	Changed it 50k miles ago. Removed it today. Jet Black with bird feathers and bugs. Installed a new one today. Thanks for the warning!