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Did anyone use aftermarket Cabin air filter??

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Old 08-05-12, 05:13 PM
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Default Did anyone use aftermarket Cabin air filter??

Did Anyone use after market cabin air filter?
if yes, what brand?
if used any deodorized cabin air filter, what brand?

Any opinion on this...
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Old 08-05-12, 05:40 PM
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only used OEM kind price isnt bad either check with Kerry from Westminster or Sewell with our clublexus discount..
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The only filters I use (other than OE) are Purolator. They are great, very efficient and many of their filters are still made in the US.
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Originally Posted by dangerofs
Did Anyone use after market cabin air filter?
if yes, what brand?
if used any deodorized cabin air filter, what brand?

Any opinion on this...
http://www.amazon.com/CF10285-Fresh-...1&s=automotive
Personally...this Fram Fresh Breeze is better than OEM.
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I think I used a TYC carbon filter last time.
Old 08-05-12, 06:30 PM
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I used the OEM carbon filter. Don't really think it deodorizes as advertised, but I have yet to be disappointed with it....
Don't know why you wouldn't go OEM but good luck with the filter. In all sincerity you could go OEM for the same price. Just a thought.
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OEM filter is $15 but has no carbon. The carbon OEM filter is $40, this fram filter is $15 with carbon; so technically this should be a better buy than OEM
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I use Premium anti-pollen cabin filter off ebay $10+ free shipping work the same as any other filter and doesnt smell.
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Originally Posted by edgeucated
OEM filter is $15 but has no carbon. The carbon OEM filter is $40, this fram filter is $15 with carbon; so technically this should be a better buy than OEM
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I just ordered the cabin filter that the original poster linked - there is a $3 rebate on them now:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/image...136642063_.pdf
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wix carbon filter
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Originally Posted by mililani00
wix carbon filter
x2! I've replaced my cabin filter 2 or 3 times now with the WIX filter, it works great!

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Thx fr all opinion guys. I'm gonna try farms n keep u guys posted how it goes...
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i am using the fram filter right now and for some reason maybe its just me but no more mould smell when i use the ac. Make sure you follow the arrows on how the filter should face. I installed it wrong and went back to flipping it the right way after.
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^^thx fr the info bro..


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