Replaced Cabin Air Filter...
Thread Starter
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
From: CA
Replaced Cabin Air Filter...
Hey guys,
So I replaced my cabin air filter with one I purchased from Sewell Lexus Parts. I was surprised that it came out to like $15 from their site.
But when I compare the two filters, the stock one that came with my car and the one I received from Sewell Lexus Parts, it looks like the new one is poorly made. (Not saying it has to do with Sewell Lexus Parts) But did Lexus change the cabin air filter?
The stock one that came on my 2006 IS250 has about twice as many "achordian" slits than the new one from the LexusParts site.
Any thoughts?
So I replaced my cabin air filter with one I purchased from Sewell Lexus Parts. I was surprised that it came out to like $15 from their site.
But when I compare the two filters, the stock one that came with my car and the one I received from Sewell Lexus Parts, it looks like the new one is poorly made. (Not saying it has to do with Sewell Lexus Parts) But did Lexus change the cabin air filter?
The stock one that came on my 2006 IS250 has about twice as many "achordian" slits than the new one from the LexusParts site.
Any thoughts?
Thread Starter
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
From: CA
Ok. Maybe it wasn't $15... I guess it was like you said, $21 after discount. The regular air filter must have been around $15 then.
But the picture that they show on their website is definitely not the quality of product I received.
And actually, after looking at the packaging it came in... it says TOYOTA GENUINE PARTS. Now I know that Toyota and Lexus are "the same" company, but did I get jipped??
But the picture that they show on their website is definitely not the quality of product I received.
And actually, after looking at the packaging it came in... it says TOYOTA GENUINE PARTS. Now I know that Toyota and Lexus are "the same" company, but did I get jipped??
Lexus Champion
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,596
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
FWIW, all the OEM parts I got for my car were all marked Toyota. 
The more important question is, did you get the right part? The owner's manual doesn't have any part number for the filter. Did the original have any part number on it?
The more important question is, did you get the right part? The owner's manual doesn't have any part number for the filter. Did the original have any part number on it?
All Lexus parts come in Toyota boxes... its always been that way. The only thing that actually says Lexus on the box, that ive seen, is windshields.
As others have stated, check part numbers between the old and new.
As others have stated, check part numbers between the old and new.
Trending Topics
Wow incredible
I just installed my sewell lexus air filter too!
Definitely looks different
here are pics guys:
OLD
NEW
BOTH
BOX
Doesn't look nearly as tightly woven, but I'm not sure if it should make a difference. I am not really disappointed, but what do you guys think?
I just installed my sewell lexus air filter too!
Definitely looks different
here are pics guys:
OLD
NEW
BOTH
BOX
Doesn't look nearly as tightly woven, but I'm not sure if it should make a difference. I am not really disappointed, but what do you guys think?
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
From: CA
Yea... that's exactly what mine looked like and what the new filter looks like. I'm sure I got the right one because the website makes you select make and model. So unless they made a mistake, it's definitely the right filter.
I guess they just decided to go cheaper? Who knows. As long as the quality of the air doesn't decrease.
I was satisfied with the pollen filter button/etc.
I guess they just decided to go cheaper? Who knows. As long as the quality of the air doesn't decrease.
I was satisfied with the pollen filter button/etc.
The YZZ let's you know it's not a "genuine" Japanese part, but from another supplier (oil filters are the same) and often they are from a US source. They're equivalents so they interchange, but the original filter was a much better piece.
Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
From: AZ
I had the same issue. I think the original that came with the car is a filter element with activated carbon. The repalcement part is just a paper media, the cheap stuff. The good thing about the original it actually will trap odor and pollution due to the activated carbon.
