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ACinSC 
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 4:08pm |
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Dealership claims it should be changed every year. I dunno? They want $100 to do it. Doesn't look too hard to do on u tube, for what that's worth. Any thoughts? Thanks
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 4:14pm |
Yet another great scam... build in a filter, then charge to replace it every 6 months or year ! $3 part to dealer....GREAT profit.
Anyone remember when their rides did NOT have filters ? Hmm...NOW we NEED them ????
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DMiller
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 4:46pm |
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Had OEM filter in my 99 F250, was NASTY when came out but did its job for 24 years. Mine you lower the glove box door and take a small retaining cover off, Not a Big Deal and NOT worth the $100. Now the 2010 Inpala, ENTIRE Dash ASSEMBLY has to come out to change Heater Core, is about the ONLY time can get to this filter, 8 Hours BOOK Time.
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Hubert (Ga)engine7
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 4:49pm |
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Dealership rip off. I order mine from Rock Auto and change them myself or get my granddaughter to do it. The filters do help keep the heater core and a/c evaporator from getting clogged. Changing once a year is usually adequate.
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 5:21pm |
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I changed the cabin filter in my parents' 2008 Impala took 15 minutes. You do not remove the dash. Open the hood and take a plastic cover off and there it is.
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 5:56pm |
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Thanks everyone!!
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 6:14pm |
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Youtube is a great help for your specific vehicle.
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ACinSC
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 7:00pm |
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Yeah Curt, u tube is helpful. Thanks
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 7:10pm |
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I took the one out of our 2019 FLEX last month.. Still clean after 5 years.. Blew it out, maybe 10% plugged... Took almost 3 minutes to remove and replace.
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 7:15pm |
Its a good idea to take them out and inspect. See if the rodents in your area have taken up residence... 
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 8:02pm |
 jaybmiller wrote:
Anyone remember when their rides did NOT have filters ? Hmm...NOW we NEED them ????
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Nothing I have is new enough to have one, so I'm not vulnerable to the automakers plan of bleeding the customer for all they can get. Once a year with an air-hose blow-tube keeps the heater-AC ducts clean.
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Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 10:30pm |
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Changed mine myself at 36,000 miles - Dealer said $120 to change engine and cabin filter - Had oil change at dealer and now 8,000 on cabin filter - told me it was black and needed changing - even offered to show me - when is said the filter has charcoal particles in it as odor absorption - got a odd look from service writer as she had never heard of that
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ACinSC
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Posted: 12 Sep 2024 at 3:23am |
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I'm struggling with sciatica now but when I'm better I'll buy a cabin filter and see how it goes. Thanks again guys
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DMiller
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Posted: 12 Sep 2024 at 4:34am |
bemer848 wrote:
I changed the cabin filter in my parents' 2008 Impala took 15 minutes. You do not remove the dash. Open the hood and take a plastic cover off and there it is. |
Not so simple on a 2010 for some reason GM decided to change it up.
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Posted: 12 Sep 2024 at 6:11am |
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to make it a PITA for owner and FORCE you to go to dealer !!!!
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Posted: 21 Sep 2024 at 7:33am |
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Seems odd to me that GM did away with a serviceable fuel filter and added a cabin filter. Guess there's a fuel filter in the tank now. Oh well.
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Posted: 21 Sep 2024 at 8:18am |
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heck, when's the last time you greased OEM tierods ?
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Posted: 21 Sep 2024 at 9:41am |
DiyDave wrote:
Its a good idea to take them out and inspect. See if the rodents in your area have taken up residence... |
Agreed. Had a mouse chew into cabin filter housing from engine firewall side. I added hardware cloth over the air entry side of the filter. Sealed hardware cloth to edging of filter with a healthy coat of Perma Tex black silicone sealant. Problem solved.
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