^^^ Hey, the "Absolut Lemon" says it all. My B5 Passat 1.8T was more like a rotten lemon.

 

I swear this is just like what my Cabin Air Filter Looks like!!! But with 75,xxx miles!!! lol

PS you can get the filters from the Dealer @ $30, Napa $19, Advance Auto Parts $15

 

or you can vacuum it, and then wash it "gently" in soap and water ... let it dry overnight and reinstall it for another year ...... and save the money for gas ......

 

I just pulled mine out and vacuumed it. didnt bother washing it right now.

I did spray febreze in it though, and it smells great when i turn on the fan lol.

 

My car didnt even have one of these at all when i first got it... 0_o

 

Why are you guys just vacuuming these filters out? Really? You can't afford a $20 filter? You can vacuum it all you want but theres still debris embedded in the filter, thats why theyre black. That debris will reduce the air flow going through it. Also, not changing this filter for a LONG period of time can make it break apart, and you dont want that all that crap going through your blower motor. I've seen numerous cabin filters break apart in customers cars at my shop before, so YES it does happen.

You guys drive $20k+ cars, buy the damn $20 filter, christ.

 

Note to self: don't wait another 9 years.

TheBeeGuy Posted on Feb 23 2009, 01:25 AM
More like US$ 81,- (exchange rate corrected obviously) overhere.

 

You mean like a doll shoe? Otherwise not possible. You must be thinking of the engine air filter. You might squeeze a small shoe into that area.

 

i just ordered a replacement from http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000-04maint.html and it was only 18.80

its the Cabin A/C filter Element?

 

Just got mine from NAPA, $13. It looked as bad as the one above.............