Do you buy OEM or aftermarket cabin air filters?

[islandboy57]

My cabin air filter has been in for 7-8 months now so I'm going to change it again. I have allergies and living in Honolulu means there's lots of dust and crap from cars and what not. I went with an aftermarket one from Checkers the last time around, but I'm going to get an OEM one on eBay this time. I also put a bid in for a Corolla and Avalon one for my aunts.

Just curious where you guys buy your cabin air filters from..

[hybridamp]

I always go OEM on things like that.

[Ken4]

The OEM type element is very thin and fragile and after 2 years of use had holes in them. I chose Bosch aftermarket hepa type filter that had a much stronger fabric and carbon coated element.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture119.jpg

[ian721]

My A/C had been feeling a little weak and I'd been putting it off, but that picture just inspired me to buy a new cabin air filter. Thanks.

[islandboy57]

Originally Posted by Ken4

The OEM type element is very thin and fragile and after 2 years of use had holes in them. I chose Bosch aftermarket hepa type filter that had a much stronger fabric and carbon coated element.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture119.jpg

After two years?! Toyota recommends changing it every 12 months, but I change it every 6-8 months. It was disgusting after 12 months.. That picture definitely is what I would expect after 24 months.