Hey may sound like a dumb question and ill completely admit that I am ignorant on somethings. Anyway, is an A/C filter teh same as the in cabin filter? Dealer says i need a new AC filter and want $90. I replaced in cabin filter myself for $20. Is this same part

Thanks

 

Well as far as I know, its the same thing. You know where its located right? Behind the glove box. Piece-O-cake to do. Sometimes they call it the A/C filter.

 

Yeah, it's the same filter.

 

Hey you saved yourself $70 Go out to dinner, and ask the dealer why they want to replace a new filter....

 

good to know, because i just bought the air filter and in-cabin filter from autozone thinking that there was still another ac filter to replace. Hopefully, it helps get rid of the smoking smell left by the previous owner.

Anyone know any other ways of getting rid of the smell from someone that use to smoke cigs in the car?

 

You can get the Fram Fresh Cabin Filters from Amazon for 14 dollars. Buy a couple of them and shipping is free.

The second gen RX350 is CF10157.

 

Oh man, the smoking smell is a tough one, I have heard that you can get an ozone treatment, but I just cleaned everything a couple of times on one of my vehicles, and eventually the smell will subside.....

 

Cool thanks...I'll be sure to do that

 

ENGINE AIR FILTER 2008 RX350 GOT THE TWO 10MM NUTS LOOSENED..THEN STARTED TO LIFT OFF THE COVER AND COULD SEE THE FILTER B U T CHICKENED OUT BECAUSE I GOT RESISTANCE AND THOUGHT I MIGHT BREAK THE PLASTIC HINGE.......SHOULD I HAVE USED A FLAT SCREWDRIVER TO LOOSEN IT UP ?

ANY HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED

MIKE

 

There are two air filters on the RX. The cabin Air Conditioner Filter and the Engine Air Filter. Your post refers to the Engine Air Filter, all the others above yours refers to the Cabin Filter. Here is a link to a YouTube video that details the changing of the Engine Air Filter.

 

Thanks rainbird for the you tube video....i got it in with some wiggiling......thanks again
mike