Best automotive cabin air filters according to redditors

Just FYI you can fit these filters on almost any car for less than 20 bucks: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-6055C-HEPA-Cabin-Filter/dp/B01JYSX028

(And they are pretty common in cars of that price range anyways, it's just typically not being marketed as "bioweapon defence".)

Spark plugs diy: https://youtu.be/-SelzJ5YUTA

Cabin and Air filter diy: https://youtu.be/saf1K5_ne18

Cabin filter you need ($8) :
EPAuto CPJ6X (KD45-61-J6X) Replacement for Mazda Premium Cabin Air Filter includes Activated Carbon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWV2W5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D5qhDbW5XVH0V

Air filter you need ($15):
ECOGARD XA6280 Premium Engine Air Filter Fits Mazda 3, CX-5, 6, 3 Sport https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8IP28G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M6qhDbKWRM26A

Spark plugs you need ($40):
NGK 94124 ILKAR7L11 Laser Iridium Spark Plug, Pack of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DMFGYRC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_F7qhDbM7RD9W0

OK thanks RE the airflow, but you can absolutely get a HEPA filter for your car. It's very common. There is nothing special about that.

https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-6052C-HEPA-Cabin-Filter/dp/B01JYSX0M8/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?keywords=mercedes+c300+hepa&qid=1558185114&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmrnull

Drop In Panel Filter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LPX1K6Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cabin Filter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DRNNKI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one

> Cabin filter, people freak out over the price, but seriously most of that is the cost of the filter and the dealer doesn't set the price on that shit, corporate does.

People freak out because this is an exceptionally bad example of flat-rate gouging.

It'd be one thing if it was a 45 minute job and you charged an hour's labour to do it. But it's a 23 (US) dollar filter and 75 dollars of labour for what is literally a 5 minute install.

Took me less than 5 minutes to switch out myself. I recommend this Mann-Filter FP 26 009 FreciousPlus Cabin Air Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00URDQ27A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yBv7Cb4TVSP6N

Cool thanks! I just ordered this: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-6055C-HEPA-Cabin-Filter/dp/B01JYSX028/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1542485078&sr=1-4&keywords=Bosch+hepa+cabin+air+filter
It seems that one should be able to filter the smoke

LOL $70. That is a 5 minute job and a $10 part (if you want to go cheap).

Would highly recommend the higher end Mann filter, Frecious Plus. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URDQ27A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Even through the CA wildfire season last year I didn't smell it in my car much using that filter.

We do have a wiki here if you using "old" reddit (I have no idea how to access it with "new" reddit) where there are part numbers for DIY and links to cheapest resources I've found for those parts. https://old.reddit.com/r/GolfGTI/wiki/index

EcoGard XC10622 Premium Cabin Air Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076Q2SMKT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a4LYCbD69D861

Haha, that's some interesting stuff they want you to pay for. Firstly, check your maintenance schedule on page 11-6 of your owner's manual or here: http://cdn.dealereprocess.com/cdn/servicemanuals/chevrolet/2013-volt.pdf

In that maintenance schedule, with the Volt, the only thing you should do yearly or every 7500mi is rotate your tires (assuming you don't use winter tires in the winter). Oil change is done whenever your oil life system tells you to do it--make sure your dealership reset yours to 100%! You can ignore the every 45,000mi maintenance (inspection unnecessary, engine air filter DIY I'll explain below). The only things you have to do are the 97500mi spark plugs/transmission fluid and the 150000mi fluid flush.

As for the $400 your dealer wants:

1a. The cabin air filter is an interesting one because the 2013 Volt doesn't have a cabin air filter installed standard, so it's not a maintenance item. That said, it's a good idea to buy one and replace it yearly if you don't want to breathe dirty air, at the expense of probably <1mi of range due to having to blow air through it. This one is $11 from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/TYC-800149C-Lacrosse-Replacement-Filter/dp/B0041TOQ92/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496421699&sr=8-1&keywords=2013+volt+cabin+air+filter and it takes 1-2 minutes to install with a flathead screwdriver, super easy process, compare that to what your dealer wants for the part+labour.

1b. If they meant engine air filter, which is every 45,000mi, that one's somewhat easy to do too, check here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-syZ7b5Q3I or page 10-13. The key to this one is NOT to buy it, either third party or from your dealer, until inspecting it--I was due for a change recently, opened it up, and what do you know, it was almost spotless! I just shook it up and put it back in, good for another 45,000mi. Only replace it if it remains dirty after shaking it off. Heads up: if you ask your dealer to do this, or if you're there for anything else, it's a common trick by dealers to take it out, cover it in some dirt, and come show it to you saying it needs to be replaced, far above cost of course.

1c. If they meant oil filter, that should have been done with your oil change.

2. Brake fluid flush is done at 150,000mi. I would strongly doubt that you would need it before that unless you've been having brake problems. In fact, I'd suggest against doing it unnecessarily in case they screw something up, brakes being serious business.

3. Air Conditioning fluid a) needs to be refilled when low if your air conditioner is failing to cool, i.e. if you set it to 'Comfort' and 'LO' it blows hot air, b) needs to be flushed and replaced every 10 years--seeing as you have a 2013 Volt, they're bullshitting you.

Overall, if you're not at 150,000mi, I think they're deliberately trying to screw you out of money here. AC flush is a money grab unless you specifically mentioned a problem. Air filter may or may not be legitimate, but at any rate you're MUCH better off doing it yourself.

I think there will be after market options that may work, there may be better options but a quick search resulted in a few hits for the S:


https://www.amazon.com/Cleenaire-Advanced-Protection-Bacteria-Allergens/dp/B071CVJDGW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501509823&sr=8-1&keywords=tesla+air+filter

For sparkplugs, engine air filter, and cabin filter you can DIY for much less if you're inclined, need a torque wrench and the bmw spark plug socket

total: ~130 + tax/shipping if any (amazon prime?)

Takes about an hour to do, maybe 2 if you're not mechanically inclined. These are all done at the same time in the same steps (you have to to remove the cabin air filter housing anyway to get to the spark plugs)

You need a socket wrench and socket for removing the cabin air filter and the torque wrench and the spark plug socket and thats it. Plenty of DIYs online you can just follow

plugs ~34

socket tool ~10

torque wrench ~$30

cabin air filter ~$27

air filter ~28

Rear brakes 277 seems okay, maybe a tiny bit high by a few dollars

Clean looking ZJ! Congrats!

Do you know any of the maintenance history? If not, I would suggest changing all fluids and doing a tune up before doing any upgrades/mods.


Fluids

• The 4.0 seems to love Shell Rotella 10W30 - either T (Conventional) or T6 (synthetic) its up to you and use a quality filter - Wix, NAPA Gold, Mopar, or Motorcraft FL-1A
  
• Drop transmission pan and change fluid and filter - ATF +4 only No additives or anything else. Adjust the bands and TV cable (link below for TV adj.)
  
• Drain and fill the transfer case - Selec-Trac transfer case (NP242) and Command-Trac (NP231) get ATF +4 also. Quardra-drive (NP249) gets a special Mopar fluid
  
• Drain and fill both differentials - if you tow 75W140 full synthetic in rear 75W90 in front, otherwise 75W90 in both
  
• Drain and fill coolant. Zerex-G05 is now the OEM coolant, but you'll be fine with the old school green fluid. Also a good time to look over the condition of the rest of your cooling system. If you're running below 210 you're going to want to put a 195 thermostat in - running to cold causes tons of problems
  
• Siphon out your power steering fluid - either through the high pressure hose, or with a turkey baister. Use only Chrysler approved fluid not ATF. You'll need to burp the system after by turning your wheels lock to lock several times and topping of the fluid
  
• Bleed your brakes! These brake lines are prone to rust already, and brake fluid absorbs water from the atmosphere over time and they will rust from the inside out. spray the bleeder screws with PB Blaster a couple times a day for a few days before you get started to free them up - Check your pads, shoes, drums, and rotors too!
  
  
  Tune Up - This is what I'm currently running in my 4.0
  
  
• Champion copper spark plugs
  
  
  
• Denso wires
  
  
  
• Accel distributor cap with brass contacts
  
  
  
• Accel Brass rotor
  
  
  
• Accel Ignition coil
  
  
  
• Bosch air filter any paper filter is fine though
  
  
  
• gates belt
  
  
  
• Clean the throttle body and IAC
  
  
  
• Adjust the Transmission Throttle Valve Makes a big differnce in shifting
  
  
  
• Clean the Grounds - #1 in the "Dirty Dozen" list below
  
  
  
  If you do all that, and you have any issues with stalling or hesitation from the engine, This should be your bible - The Dirt Dozen
  
  Your ZJ will be running like a top, and ready to lift, modify and most importantly be reliable when you get out there to wheel!
  

Changed the filter last month. This one:

POTAUTO MAP 1048C (CF11811) Activated Carbon Car Cabin Air Filter Replacement for Mazada CX-5, 3, 6 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01GDXYZ9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B7l2CbBB6XY7V

Some models have them available, like this one. You'd have to find one that fits your car.

https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-6055C-HEPA-Cabin-Filter/dp/B01JYSX028

This is the one I buy: https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Mazda-KD45-61-J6X-Cabin-Filter/dp/B00KWETZS2/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Mazda%7C80&Model=3%7C2435&Year=2015%7C2015&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleId=4&vehicleType=automotive

You can search the part number online to price compare.

https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-6055C-HEPA-Cabin-Filter/dp/B01JYSX028

These work well for me:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CT30SSU/

Sorry if I was misleading. You're right about the price. $20 was the price for the volvo part.

Here's the one i bought for my volt

For the Mk6 (and I believe Mk7 too) GTIs the 20k is oil change + tire rotation + replace the cabin air filter. You could skip the filter but it's cheap and improves air quality.

No need to pay a dealer for the cabin air filter though because it can be bought online and easily replaced without any tools required >> www.amazon.com/Mann-Filter-CUK-2939-Filter-Volkswagen/dp/B001DRNNKI

K&N VF2054 Cabin Air Filter, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077TRBD8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iVq1BbR3FACH5

I have had this for a couple months now. Works great in my 2018 limited

But my car does have a Hepa Filter.

Hepa is definitely the best, but the other filters are no slouches. Hepa filters trap up to 99.97% of pm 2.5 particles. But other filters will still trap something like 80-90% of them. So as long as you run the air in the car as closed, your air will still be purified, but it'll take a minute longer.

Relax, Elon, you still have the most badass car on the road and it cleans the air better than other cars, but all-in-all, other cars will only take an extra minute to clean the air in the car.

what i use:
Engine filter

Cabin Filter

I believe it should be this one: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-6038C-HEPA-Cabin-Filter/dp/B01JYSWOBQ/

Looking at the model numbers from other brands I confirmed that the '18 & '19 utilize the same Air & Cabin filters. If you want a more reputable brand for an aftermarket filter you can use the K&N gear.

Cabin Air Filter:

https://www.amazon.com/VF2054-Cabin-Air-Filter-Pack/dp/B077TRBD8G

This one has arm n hammer and carbon (which charcoal is carbon based)
https://www.amazon.com/CF10285-Fresh-Breeze-Filter-Hammer/dp/B001CEG90I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543247876&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&vehicle=2019-76-1013------------1-0&keywords=air+cabin+filter&dpPl=1&dpID=51yMMObAQPL&ref=plSrch

Amazon, and do it yourself. Replacing the CAF is a 5 minute process.

price history

I found this MANN one on Amazon. Its compatible with my car. I just wanted to verify that Microfilter = Cabin Filter.

Also I will be replacing the cabin filter with this : https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001DRHMMS/?coliid=I146T5958EFWPE&colid=232N8YJJCNYCJ&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Not to mention the diff fluid has not been changed in 100k km (bought it less than 15k ago)

I use the Fram Fresh Breeze cabin air filter, has Fabreeze in it, made my car smell nice and fresh.

https://www.amazon.com/CF10709-Fresh-Breeze-Cabin-Filter/dp/B004IZWMD6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481085341&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=farm+fresh+breeze+cf10709

Like others have said it's very easy. Here's the filter I always use from Amazon for $13.50USD.

amazon

That's awesome, autozone sells an STP for that price too now that I check (no oreilly here). Most places (amazon, advance, napa) are closer to $20! I just snagged a napa gold though as they were running a 40% off all filters for all vehicles sale at my local napa this month.

I did find this beaut for $8 w/ prime though too: http://www.amazon.com/Cleenaire-CAF4616-Pollen-Bacteria-Protection/dp/B019HIRQBQ/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1459176104&sr=8-12&keywords=mazda+cabin+air+filter

https://www.amazon.ca/Genuine-Mazda-KD45-61-J6X-Cabin-Filter/dp/B00KWETZS2

Yeah 40 is for genuine ones. I'll have to go home and browse around for knock off ones for cheaper price.

Thank you. Would you happen to know if this is the right part?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KWETZS2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A24J5JI5W7C9DR

Do yourself a favor and get one of these cabin filters. I had some smell issues with my Mk7.5 and this got rid of them completely. Could hardly believe the difference it made.

i got this : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URDQ27A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

not sure if its hepa but it seemed like a good filter.

I replaced:

1. driver and passenger side valve cover gaskets
   
   
2. driver side valve cover (FINDAUTO Valve Cover 13264-EA210... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y1Q3C5Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share ) (because I broke my original one trying to replace spark plug hole seals)....I recommend replacing both valve covers because those center seals are probably cooked if you’re anywhere near 100k+ miles—and they’re non-serviceable on the frontier’s cheesy plastic valve covers.
   
   
3. all 1-6 spark plugs (check that your ignition coils are also good while you have them out.)
   
   
4. Air plenum and throttle body gaskets (you can get them both as a kit) Vincos Upper Intake/Plenum Gasket... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PKQBLM1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   
5. Air filter: Bosch Workshop Air Filter 5486WS... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VC1Q0Q4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   
6. Engine air cleaner intake duct (mine were cracked): Engine Air Cleaner Intake Duct... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7V2ZX6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   
7. Pcv Tube (I might be misnomering this part)— (breather tube between the two valve covers. Mine was completely dry rotted) Part No.: 11826-EA200 nissanpartsdeal.com
   
   
8. Two intake valve timing control gaskets (p/n 23797-ZA000 nissanpartsdeal.com)—mine were cashed and you have to take the air Plenum off to replace the passenger side one, so you might as well do it while your Plenum is off. You have to remove these valve control modules to remove the valve covers anyway, so replacing their gaskets is a no-brainer.
   
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9. My next project is to replace my oil cooler gasket:
   
   MAHLE Original B32573 Engine Oil... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0184JRWN6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   Mine is pissing oil.
   
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   I also replaced my number 3 ignition coil. Mine was bad. A mechanic did that one for me. It’s a pisser. 🤦🏻‍♂️
   
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   If you need a good low-force torque wrench, I recommend this: TEKTON TRQ21101 1/4-Inch Drive... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M12284X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   It’s only 1/4” drive, but it works very well. High quality.