Cabin air filter (don't pay high prices!)

[tivoboy]

why is changing this filter even necessary after one year? How dirty are the ones people are taking out?

[jwight]

Originally Posted by tivoboy

why is changing this filter even necessary after one year? How dirty are the ones people are taking out?

Don't think it is; the smart USA site DIY section says it's replaced at 10K miles.

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by jwight

Don't think it is; the smart USA site DIY section says it's replaced at 10K miles.

UH.....on the site is says 10K/one year

[jwight]

Originally Posted by chieftmc

UH.....on the site is says 10K/one year

Well, ur, uh...yep, missed the "/one year" part. Thanks.

[doWorK.]

yea its in the scheduled maintenance at 10k (or 1yr) along with Oil change, brake inspection,topping off fluids, check tire pressures ect. But they can get pretty dirty depending on where you drive, if you drive just regular city its not going to be bad. I've seen some where they drive to construction jobs through gravel and there just filthy.

[pancette]

2005 Smart car, How do I change the filter>Where is it located?

[lebikerboy]

Here you go...

Evilution - Smart Car Encyclopaedia

[EdwardDennis]

Originally Posted by jetfuel

..I do..your restricted air filter (not you, but in general) created a major stress on the fan motor allowing it to overheat which in turn melted some of the winding coating, pitted the armature as the brushes bounced up and down from the heat and all of this made the motor less efficient and that's why you are not getting as much air flow as before and that's why your feet are cold....or something like that....this is at the most extreme of conditions..the one that the warranty claims guy will like to hold on so they don't have to pay..

jetfuel

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Just replaced a buddy's (...also a m/c enthusiast--lotza toys) fortwo cabin filter. Purchased from Amazon--great value--delivered promptly--clearly an easy install--NO manufacturer warranty issues---Period. 'nuff said.

[jimvw57]

Changed mine out last night, 2009 Pure. Took not even 3 min, filter was picked up at Walmart along with oil and filter.

[dsmith10]

If you go to rockauto.com WIX part # 49351 which replaces Mercedes # A4518300018 for $25.99