DIY Cabin Air Filter Inspection/Replacement

[SloS14]

Thanks for the part #. Put it in my Amazon cart.

It was kind of a pain to put it in my cart for some reason. I just ended up clicking the 'add to cart' button on the "bundle" and removed the unnecessary part from the cart.

[Captain Stall]

Don't forget your local auto parts shop. I just picked up an AUTO EXTRA Part # 616-24524 (matches the WIX 24524) for *$10.99* + tax = $12.42. There's even installation instructions in the box.

Make sure you ask for a Honda Fit filter. I first asked for an FR-S filter and was quoted $42.05.

[JohnAyySays]

Originally Posted by SPEEDGOD

I just changed it with the Fram 10549 it's a near perfect fit about 1/8mm longer which is better in terms of a tighter fit
and the filter door still shuts properly after inserting it in

Also do not use pliers it is definitely unneccesary. I damaged the pin but no biggy. The trick is to put more pressure on the arm and push it to right side (while applying a slight upward pressure on the pin)

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So I ordered this filter and was wondering, do you make arrow face downward or upward?

[SPEEDGOD]

Originally Posted by JohnAyySays

So I ordered this filter and was wondering, do you make arrow face downward or upward?

I faced it downwards but I dunno if that's right...

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[Carlitoz3]

Originally Posted by F3dzo

Attachment 32979

25,000 miles

Damn it's time to replace mine then :0

[Bonburner]

I'm going to O'Reilly's for a replacement cabin filter .. funny thing is its $31 for FR-S version and $15.99 for Honda Fit.
Dimension is different by oh so much:
FRS:

• Length (In): 7.240 Inch
• Width (In): 7.051 Inch
• Height (In): 1.140 Inch

Fit:

• Length (In): 7.240 Inch
• Width (In): 7.050 Inch
• Height (In): 1.140 Inch

Gunna be trying out WIX's products

[andrew20195]

Originally Posted by JohnAyySays

So I ordered this filter and was wondering, do you make arrow face downward or upward?

The filter is on the suction side of the blower, so the airflow arrow should face down, towards the blower. Some filters have an "up" arrow rather than an airflow arrow. That should obviously face up. :-p

[Bonburner]

So I tossed in the Wix filter .. so far I'm not seeing any difference ..
I'm kind of disapointed .. my AC still a bit stinky .. maybe it'll take a few more miles than the ~10 i tossed on it so far ..
i put the arrow pointing up like as it was in the stock set up .. tbh im sure it doesnt even matter.

[JohnAyySays]

Originally Posted by Bonburner

So I tossed in the Wix filter .. so far I'm not seeing any difference ..
I'm kind of disapointed .. my AC still a bit stinky .. maybe it'll take a few more miles than the ~10 i tossed on it so far ..
i put the arrow pointing up like as it was in the stock set up .. tbh im sure it doesnt even matter.

I used the Fram CF10549 and I noticed the smell in my car went away. Only reason why I went with the Fram was because it's carbon activated I believe and it also has baking soda. Here is the link that I purchased mines and the fit is almost perfect like the above post said.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/CF10549-Fresh-Breeze-Cabin-Filter/dp/B002NEWUGI"]FRAM CF10549 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

[andrewFT86]

Originally Posted by JohnAyySays

I used the Fram CF10549 and I noticed the smell in my car went away. Only reason why I went with the Fram was because it's carbon activated I believe and it also has baking soda. Here is the link that I purchased mines and the fit is almost perfect like the above post said.

FRAM CF10549 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter : Amazon.com : Automotive

Would just like to confirm if that item really fits.

[nayrk]

Originally Posted by andrewFT86

Would just like to confirm if that item really fits.

It fits. I just installed it yesterday.

[cobrabyte]

Thanks for the heads-up on the Fram filter... ordered.

[Bonburner]

I thought i'd add some other options out there haha
and it was only $15 at a nearby store :P


Update 1/12/14: ok so after a few more miles the Wix filter is doing its job so it seems - smells are gone (even though my friend puked in my car - dw i had a bin for her to puke in) but what I noticed is that the filter seems to be impeding my AC - less air flow than stock in other words :X
not necesarilly a bad thing its very minimal and can just be comparing a used air filter to a brand spanking new one that needs breaking in heh

[JonnyRocket]

Just installed this (FRAM CF10549), fits pretty great. It's probably 3x heavier than the stock filter, much denser element.