funcrusher

I searched and people are all over the place with brands. Is Oem worth paying more for? Is it better quality and lasts longer?

808mcv20l

Buy Denso aftermarket, basically the same thing as what you would get from the dealer without the dealer price.


the other brands usually do a crappy job filtering and not up to the same quality.

if you plan on changing it often then I guess it doesn't matter.

funcrusher

I just change them when it starts stinking and feels musty.

funcrusher

What is the diff. between the Denso 4531002 and 4531004?

www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=870167&cc=1387065&jnid=403&jpid=5

www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=870159&cc=1387065&jnid=403&jpid=10

fortitude

charcoal / non charcoal
http://www.densoproducts.com/SearchR...spx?kw=4531002

JetsonES

Anybody have a charcoal or non charcoal preference? When I did mine I used a charcoal one I'm just questioning if it is worth it or not.

808mcv20l

The price difference is minimal, stick with the Charcoal.

I recently put a Blitz reusable Cabin Air Filter in my friend's Honda Fit, I believe it's not charcoal, but it's washable.

Unfortunately there was no suitable fitting part for the ES300/Windom MCV20/21 made by a quality manufacturer that I could find (other than denso)

JetsonES

Would this work or is it Gen 4 only? It's pretty pricey either way





http://m.ebay.com/itm/BLITZ-HYBRID-AIRCON-FILTER-2001-TOYOTA-Windom-MCV30-/221771653072?nav=SEARCH

808mcv20l

I recall they did make one for the 02-06, mcv30 is the chassis number, you're on the right track I need to look it up on their site to be sure, but that might be the one.

It's only pricey if you have to buy it at ebay prices and pay ridiculous shipping. Try find other sellers on the Internet.

If you know someone in Japan it's only 2,972 yen which comes out to about 25 bucks with the exchange rate.

you can see here:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/BLITZ-%E3%83...ds=blitz+18721

I bought an Air Filter and for my 2000 ES300 and fits like OEM.

JetsonES

Blitz is usually high quality stuff.

funcrusher

Is there a Blitz cabin filter for 2000 es300?

How is it superior to Denso?

gabzor

denso charcoal filter here, I still have to put it in, but from my previous cars, charcoal was always worth it

funcrusher

Well non charcoal is cheaper everywhere i look. Whats up with that if Charcoal is supposedly better!?

lexman52

I just buy mine for my es and ls430 on ebay. $8 each. Change them 2 times a year with my wipers.spring and fall

gabzor

Activated Charcoal "cleans" by absorbing and neutralizing odors and gases. Activated Charcoal does not "freshen" by masking or coating the air with some fragrance as a scented Bounce dryer sheet or Glade air "fresheners" would.

Some people are very sensitive to odor/scent and for those individuals--including myself--the activated charcoal will definitely make a pronounced difference. To others, it may not make any difference and for those individuals they needn't purchase AC micro-filters; the regular NON-AC filters should suffice.