Cabin Filter - How often do YOU change it?

**CONTROL ONE** · 11-26-2008 10:51 AM

According to the maintenance records from the previous owner, mine was done last year - how often do these things need to be changed anyways?

Yes, I know I can look at the owners manual, but I wanted some real life responses.

Thanks.

**blmlozz** · 11-26-2008 10:52 AM

every 10-15K.

**OldYella** · 11-26-2008 01:47 PM

Meh, I changed it when i bought it at 72k. I dont plan on changing it for quite some time, now at 84k. Seems like a waste of money to me.

**MacDaddy** · 11-26-2008 01:49 PM

once a year. Keep the fan, heater core, and evaporator core clean and working 100%, not to mention your cabin will require less dusting/cleaning.

**s42k5b** · 11-26-2008 02:20 PM

Where is it located?

**CONTROL ONE** · 11-26-2008 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by s42k5b

Where is it located?

Passenger side firewall. Underneath the plastic covering, right next to the battery compartment.

**s42k5b** · 11-26-2008 02:36 PM

Ohh..

**DEB5S4** · 11-26-2008 02:38 PM

Are there any DIY's out there for this?

**AudiSportB5S4** · 11-26-2008 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by DEB5S4

Are there any DIY's out there for this?

here ya go

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc36.shtml

**TheDarkness** · 11-27-2008 01:26 PM

just changed mine, it was extremely dirty and filled with leaves, etc. $30 though.

**blmlozz** · 11-27-2008 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by TheDarkness

just changed mine, it was extremely dirty and filled with leaves, etc. $30 though.

they make two kinds, the traditional particle filter and a charcol filter which filters dust, pollen and smells, pollution, ect..

I have it since i live next to a swamp basicaly.. it defentaly helps, always smells clean in the car. I would image if you live in an urban area it would help too.

Meh, I changed it when i bought it at 72k. I dont plan on changing it for quite some time, now at 84k. Seems like a waste of money to me.

your a/c system has to work harder in auto-mode with a clogged filter versus a clean one, which can kill your compressor or blower motor over time, that dosen't mean it has to be presteigne all the time.. but it should be changed when it gets fairly dirty.

**TRANS4M** · 11-27-2008 07:50 PM

change it.. your filter probably looks like the one on the right:

**JayyyyyC** · 11-28-2008 12:26 AM

Seems like a bitch to do. We have to special order these filters? Charcoal filters worth the extra $$?

**Krzano** · 11-28-2008 06:16 AM

I put 4k miles (6 months) on mine and it is already starting to get dirty. I will probably change it after the winter. I would recommend you at the very least check the condition of it once or twice a year.

**chrislane31** · 11-28-2008 06:36 AM

I use the charcoal ones and switch them out every 6months.

**s42k5b** · 11-28-2008 06:39 AM

really i thought it appears really easy to change

**TRANS4M** · 11-28-2008 06:55 AM

it's not hard at all.

**JayyyyyC** · 11-28-2008 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by TRANS4M

it's not hard at all.

Thanks man. I will order one this weekend. BUT!!! Anyone with the charcoal filter please chime in!!!

**chrislane31** · 11-28-2008 09:30 AM

Get the charcoal. on my B7 its like $2 more.

**CONTROL ONE** · 11-28-2008 02:02 PM

Does anyone actually have the Part Number for this? I'd like to order it on genuineaudiparts.com.

Thanks.

**EUROTEK//S4** · 11-29-2008 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by CONTROL ONE

Does anyone actually have the Part Number for this? I'd like to order it on genuineaudiparts.com.

Thanks.

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