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Old Sep 12, 2010, 12:30 PM
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best place (online) to purchase a new cabin air filter

So I just got my oil changed the other day and they also took out my cabin air filter to show to me and that thing was black! well, it was very dirty. Anyways, they didn't have any in stock, but I honestly didn't want to buy any from them because its like $49.99! I tried searching online and on evom to see a good alternative, and this is what I came up with. What do you guys think? And if you have any other suggestions, please let me know as well. thank you for looking.

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...ir_filter.html

and this one i guess. i'm leaning more on ordering from amazon, because what the eff is partsgeek? haha

http://www.amazon.com/TYC-MITSUBISHI.../dp/B00162I1YS
Old Sep 12, 2010, 12:34 PM
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I got it from Rock Auto. Charcoal. For like $25 shipped.
Old Sep 12, 2010, 12:34 PM
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yeah go with the amazon tyc one, thats the one i replaced mine with, fit like a dream
Old Sep 12, 2010, 12:52 PM
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so I didn't understand what the charcoal one is, would you be able to explain it to me? is it just a different type of material that was used?
Old Sep 12, 2010, 12:58 PM
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Charcoal filters absorb odors.
Old Sep 12, 2010, 01:01 PM
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OP amazon link is the same one for an Evo 9 correct?
Old Sep 12, 2010, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sliqdaddy91
OP amazon link is the same one for an Evo 9 correct?
yeah, there's no reason why it wouldn't work, haha
Old Sep 12, 2010, 11:01 PM
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sorry guys but where is that located on our cars???? how easy is to install it?????
Old Sep 13, 2010, 12:06 AM
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take out glove box and u see 2 screws. thats were it is. i got mine from advance auto parts it was like 15 bucks
Old Sep 13, 2010, 12:12 AM
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i was looking at this one, good?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...Q5fAccessories
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that filter from amazon is the wrong one. doesnt look right.
Old Sep 13, 2010, 08:43 AM
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i agree that the picture doesn't match on the amazon one, but i think they just didn't picture exactly what it looks like but generic TYC cabin air filters. that ebay one looks tempting, haha.
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Originally Posted by NorCal Lancer
i agree that the picture doesn't match on the amazon one, but i think they just didn't picture exactly what it looks like but generic TYC cabin air filters. that ebay one looks tempting, haha.
thats what i was thinking, looks to be the same, was looking for the tabs where it screws in, seems to be the correct one, ima prob order this in a few days. ill let you guys know if ts legit.
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it'll probably fit, but what if it just sucks? haha
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I just wanted to say thanks for reminding me that this needed to be replaced. Ordered mine from rockauto and when I removed the old filter it was disgusting!! I don't think mine has been changed out in like 60K and the old filter had all kinds of grass/bugs/dust and nasty shiz in it. Now I've got a brand new charcoal filter in it! I can't really smell a difference but just knowing I'm not breathing in that nastiness is worth the $25.


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