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JimE · 04-18-2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SROD

Yup. that sucks. no filter, id talk to the dealer about that, or the mechanic that services you.

hmmm

Talk to the mechanic that services the car, we don't need to know about the other.

dragon22 · 04-18-2013, 08:33 PM

Wow! Looks like you drive through some really dusty conditions!

IDriveAV6 · 04-18-2013, 10:42 PM

Great write up!

Dan1028 · 04-20-2013, 11:23 AM

Excellent write up, and the video post is also very helpful.

Just a note to anyone who is running out to buy brand new filters:

Filter arrestance performance IMPROVES as it becomes loaded. This is because particles will clog the various pores of the filter, obstructing airflow.
If you replace the air filter too early, you're actually not bettering interior air quality since the arrestance isn't improving.
If you replace the filter too late, this will increase static pressure on the fan, causing a reduction in airflow (which in turn will affect HVAC performance) and potentially freezing of the evaporator coil.

Like everything, the period for replacing the cabin air filter is a balance. The 2012 Camaro Owner's Manual states every 22,500 miles, and is probably a reasonable estimate.

ReoRockStar · 04-20-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan1028

Excellent write up, and the video post is also very helpful.

Just a note to anyone who is running out to buy brand new filters:

Filter arrestance performance IMPROVES as it becomes loaded. This is because particles will clog the various pores of the filter, obstructing airflow.
If you replace the air filter too early, you're actually not bettering interior air quality since the arrestance isn't improving.
If you replace the filter too late, this will increase static pressure on the fan, causing a reduction in airflow (which in turn will affect HVAC performance) and potentially freezing of the evaporator coil.

Like everything, the period for replacing the cabin air filter is a balance. The 2012 Camaro Owner's Manual states every 22,500 miles, and is probably a reasonable estimate.

Good to know.

LIM3 · 04-20-2013, 10:45 PM

where did you get your filter

Bell040 · 05-01-2013, 10:47 PM

Amazon (the $16 one)

Denis · 05-19-2013, 06:41 AM

I just did mine the other day. 40k on the odometer.

hworth18 · 05-20-2013, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denis

I just did mine the other day. 40k on the odometer.

I just changed mine the other day as well and it looked very similar. I have a little over 32k miles on the OD. I bought the WIX filter from my local parts store and it was $40! Oh well, it's not like I'm going to be changing this every 5k miles, only seasonally..lol

StormtrooperJun · 05-24-2013, 01:46 PM

I did mine last weekend ordering the TYC from the links in this DIY. Mine was just as dirty as all of yours with 39k on the clock. It's nice to know there's cleaner air coming into the cabin.

burton227 · 08-20-2013, 11:07 PM

Good DIY changed my air filter last night and it was quick and painless! thanks!

AWSME SS · 08-20-2013, 11:16 PM

Thank you for this thread. It is very helpful.

Spartan01 · 11-03-2013, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the great post and pics guys.
My AC compressor was replaced, and I figured it was as good a time as any to replace the cabin filter. Thanks to the great instructions posted above, the whole affair took about 5 minutes.

A word of caution- when trying to remove the filter housing, the gasket had gotten stuck. I just had to pull pretty hard. This is probably due to misuse.

My filter was totally gross and full of grime and debris.

Rlandon87 · 11-03-2013, 11:15 AM

Spray Lysol on a new filter for a clean fresh scent in your car!

04-20-2013, 11:23 AM	#18
Dan1028 Mechanical Engineer Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 226	Excellent write up, and the video post is also very helpful. Just a note to anyone who is running out to buy brand new filters: Filter arrestance performance IMPROVES as it becomes loaded. This is because particles will clog the various pores of the filter, obstructing airflow. If you replace the air filter too early, you're actually not bettering interior air quality since the arrestance isn't improving. If you replace the filter too late, this will increase static pressure on the fan, causing a reduction in airflow (which in turn will affect HVAC performance) and potentially freezing of the evaporator coil. Like everything, the period for replacing the cabin air filter is a balance. The 2012 Camaro Owner's Manual states every 22,500 miles, and is probably a reasonable estimate. __________________ Current Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Past Vehicle: 2001 Honda Prelude SS LEFT HAND DRIVE

04-20-2013, 10:45 PM	#20
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,392	where did you get your filter __________________

05-01-2013, 10:47 PM	#21
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	Amazon (the $16 one) __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

05-19-2013, 06:41 AM	#22
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	I just did mine the other day. 40k on the odometer. __________________

11-03-2013, 08:55 AM	#27
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	Thanks for the great post and pics guys. My AC compressor was replaced, and I figured it was as good a time as any to replace the cabin filter. Thanks to the great instructions posted above, the whole affair took about 5 minutes. A word of caution- when trying to remove the filter housing, the gasket had gotten stuck. I just had to pull pretty hard. This is probably due to misuse. My filter was totally gross and full of grime and debris. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

04-18-2013, 08:33 PM	#16
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	Wow! Looks like you drive through some really dusty conditions!

04-18-2013, 10:42 PM	#17
IDriveAV6 Drives: 2012 2LS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 130	Great write up!

05-24-2013, 01:46 PM	#24
StormtrooperJun Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 71	I did mine last weekend ordering the TYC from the links in this DIY. Mine was just as dirty as all of yours with 39k on the clock. It's nice to know there's cleaner air coming into the cabin.

08-20-2013, 11:07 PM	#25
burton227 Drives: 2010 Camaro Yellow w/ Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 99	Good DIY changed my air filter last night and it was quick and painless! thanks!

08-20-2013, 11:16 PM	#26
AWSME SS Drives: 2015 Cummins Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern California Posts: 594	Thank you for this thread. It is very helpful.

11-03-2013, 11:15 AM	#28
Rlandon87 Drives: 2013 SW LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 76	Spray Lysol on a new filter for a clean fresh scent in your car!