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Old 03-13-2012, 05:22 PM
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Default Cabin air filter change - its probably overdue

So I have had my S for a little over a year now (13k miles), so admittedly I am just as much to blame as the previous owner, but I don't think my cabin air filter has ever been changed. So I finally remembered to pick one up and swap it out today. This is what I found...

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Close-up of the years of grime



Pretty sick stuff. If you personally have never changed your filter, you may want to go ahead and do it. Its $30 and 10 minutes of your time.
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I know I need to do this... Is there a DIY guide around for it?
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Yes Thomas.. Just call me and I'll tell you what to do.


I've actually seen worse. I've seen a dead bird in one. Than 4 dead mice. So you're good in my book.


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Originally Posted by phaeton
I know I need to do this... Is there a DIY guide around for it?
Yes... the first pic links are broken, but scroll down for pics.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/145...n-filter-pics/
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Thanks for the reminder! I probably need to do mine.
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I did mine finally! And boy was it just as gnarly. Thanks for the reminder, way long over due...

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Check out mine....
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Niiiiice. Looks just as bad as mine did!
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Originally Posted by CoolGuy094
Niiiiice. Looks just as bad as mine did!
forreal!! Haha
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Thanks for the reminder . Last time I changed that filter it was pretty gross. Only takes like 10k miles before it gets black and full of crud...


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