Need New Air Filter? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

azntuner8 · 08-21-2007, 05:15 PM

ok for u guys who know me, i know i havent been on here for a while, its because i jus got a new computer...anyway just got my oil changed at the dealership...they told me i need a new air filter and a new a/c filter...should i get a K&N filter or jus let them change both...any ideas?...they said its like $60 installed for the air filter and i think $30 for the a/c filter...and oh yea i have the 07camry xle w/the plasmacluster thing...thanks

TRD VVTi · 08-21-2007, 05:19 PM

If you want a reusable air filter that has slightly less restriction, then get one. It's up to you if you want to clean it every year or two or just replace it when needed. If you decide to get one, keep your paper filter to use while your K&N or TRD filter dries. If you decide to get one buy a TRD instead. That way you won't get any crap from the dealer for it.

Replace the cabin air filter yourself. It's easy. Read the owner's manual or do a simple search.

Mike Murrell · 08-21-2007, 05:43 PM

Replace both yourself. Save $$$. There's nothing to changing either one.

secrecyguy · 08-21-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Murrell

Replace both yourself. Save $$$. There's nothing to changing either one.

I agree!

***toyomoho*** · 08-21-2007, 06:50 PM

Check the owners manual for info on number of months/miles for changing these filters. Thought it was 36 months/30K miles or as required.

CamrySExxx · 08-21-2007, 06:53 PM

if you want oem parts just buy it form the dealer... changing them will be a breeze! and then you will reazlize how much you would've got ripped off if u payed the dealer to do it

gdanaher · 08-21-2007, 07:04 PM

I understand that Wix is now making a replacement cabin filter. They are kinda scarce. Otherwise, look on the net. I've seen some no-name somethings offered for about 15 bucks, but you can get them from the on-line Toyota dealer websites at a discount. Pull the old one out and look at it. It might be fine, but my experience is that theyget pretty dirty, pretty quickly. The hardest part is drfopping the glove box out with breaking anything. I've found that by stretchin it a little to the rear as I pull forward, I can pull the side tabs in juste enough to clear.

Mike Murrell · 08-22-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by toyomoho

Check the owners manual for info on number of months/miles for changing these filters. Thought it was 36 months/30K miles or as required.

It may vary from region to region.....pollution factors, etc., but I have to change air filters about twice a year. No way mine would go 30K.

The AF plays a huge role in how well your modern auto runs. Don't let the dirt build up on them.

gdanaher · 08-22-2007, 08:47 PM

My first cabin filter went 7 months and 5 thousand miles. Full of dirt. Makes me wonder about all those other cars I've owned over the last 40 some years.

TennTaco33 · 09-04-2007, 08:22 PM

Where is the filter located? I have a 96 Camry and a 2000 Solara. Anyone lend a hand? I cant seem to find the location on any other threads?

marc780 · 09-05-2007, 12:45 AM

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$60 installed for the air filter and i think $30 for the a/c filter...

sixty bucks for an air filter?

I changed my wive's 2001 solara V6 air filter for $10 for the filter. No offense but a monkey could do it. Pop two clips and the top housing is off.
On my 2002 Camry V6 its a little bit more complex but not much. It's a little tricky lining up the top cover and getting the screws in - those damn bolts they put on there are just too short! So i replaced them with screws and flat washers from Home Depot that are half an inch longer.
Ok i take it back - on my Camry the monkey would need a little training first.

***CharmCityES*** · 09-05-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Murrell

Replace both yourself. Save $$$. There's nothing to changing either one.

i agree!
just stick with an oem cabin air filter, but the TRD air filter is a nice, dealer friendly upgrade becuase it helps airflow and doesnt need to be replaced...and its TRD so toyota dealers cant make a scene about it

Venom_5 · 09-05-2007, 12:04 PM

btw, did you see the filters yourself?

they might be dirty .... but i know Jiffy Lube employees will always tell you that your filter is dirty even if its not, so that they can charge you to replace it ...

i have stopped taking my car to Jiffy Lube because they suck, but when i did - i brought it in one week, they said the filter was dirty and needed to be replaced ... brought it in 7 days later, they said my filter was clean .... theyre full of BS