Replacing CABIN AIR FILTER (CHEAP)
10-02-2009, 05:04 PM
#41
Safety Car
I don't care who makes it or what it costs, most of these filters keep out birds and small rocks. It ain't that critical!
Last edited by C8-Vette; 10-02-2009 at 05:46 PM.
10-02-2009, 05:09 PM
#42
Melting Slicks
That's the same one I bought for about $11 too. Ac delco wants $80 for the same thing.
Installed it back in the spring, and no problems since. Well at that price you can replace it every spring for cheap. 
Installed it back in the spring, and no problems since. Well at that price you can replace it every spring for cheap.
10-03-2009, 12:28 AM
#45
10-03-2009, 12:51 AM
#46
Safety Car
Serviced my cabin air filter after 5,900 miles. It was very clean and just a simple tapping and vacuuming restored it to like-new. I'll buy the Purolator element when I replace the stock element.
10-03-2009, 03:02 AM
#47
Team Owner
Went to the dealer yesterday and they wanted 79$ for new Cabin Air Filter. (HELL NO)
Went to Advance Auto Parts (AAP) website and found cabin air filter for 2006 z06 (part number C25623) for 9.48$
I called AAP and they told me it was 11.48$ - however, i told them that i seen this on their website and then they priced matched it.
So, I got it for 9.48$ + tax
I think I saved about 68$ with this move. I also read that a lot of folks on this forum use this AAP air filter and have no issues with fitment or anything.
just FYI in case you need new air filter - 9.48 at AAP.
Take care
Went to Advance Auto Parts (AAP) website and found cabin air filter for 2006 z06 (part number C25623) for 9.48$
I called AAP and they told me it was 11.48$ - however, i told them that i seen this on their website and then they priced matched it.
So, I got it for 9.48$ + tax
I think I saved about 68$ with this move. I also read that a lot of folks on this forum use this AAP air filter and have no issues with fitment or anything.
just FYI in case you need new air filter - 9.48 at AAP.
Take care
It's the same filter. Works the same. It's like you buy a headlight from a dealership for 30.00 then you find that very same headlight at wallyworld for $10.00 made by Sylvania who makes the same one for that car make except it has Ford or Chev. on it.
10-03-2009, 01:39 PM
#48
Race Director
The Purolator is indeed carbon impregnated and is a solid filter. I did an expose on it here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-yes-duh.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-yes-duh.html
Just kidding, at least you can't see the air you breathe.
I drive with my roof off a lot but with temps hitting 100+ in the summer and speed limits on the interstate are up to 80 now in Utah in some areas I'll have the windows up at times. Then there are those "cool" cruises where temps around around freezing or below.
10-04-2009, 12:41 PM
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Went to local AutoZone store and they didn't carry any replacement cabin air filter for my 2005 coupe.
Next, went to CarQuest and they had their own brand. It is a carbon air filter and looks exactly like the OEM I replaced except for the aforementioned arrow. This one, like the Purolator, has an arrow which indicates air flow, not Top. Cost approximately $18. Perfect fit.
CarQuest PN: 90159C
Next, went to CarQuest and they had their own brand. It is a carbon air filter and looks exactly like the OEM I replaced except for the aforementioned arrow. This one, like the Purolator, has an arrow which indicates air flow, not Top. Cost approximately $18. Perfect fit.
CarQuest PN: 90159C
10-04-2009, 02:21 PM
#50
Team Owner
Went to local AutoZone store and they didn't carry any replacement cabin air filter for my 2005 coupe.
Next, went to CarQuest and they had their own brand. It is a carbon air filter and looks exactly like the OEM I replaced except for the aforementioned arrow. This one, like the Purolator, has an arrow which indicates air flow, not Top. Cost approximately $18. Perfect fit.
CarQuest PN: 90159C
Next, went to CarQuest and they had their own brand. It is a carbon air filter and looks exactly like the OEM I replaced except for the aforementioned arrow. This one, like the Purolator, has an arrow which indicates air flow, not Top. Cost approximately $18. Perfect fit.
CarQuest PN: 90159C
The ones for $79.00 will not work 8 times better than the lowest cost aftermarket brand.
10-04-2009, 09:47 PM
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Went to local AutoZone store and they didn't carry any replacement cabin air filter for my 2005 coupe.
Next, went to CarQuest and they had their own brand. It is a carbon air filter and looks exactly like the OEM I replaced except for the aforementioned arrow. This one, like the Purolator, has an arrow which indicates air flow, not Top. Cost approximately $18. Perfect fit.
CarQuest PN: 90159C
Next, went to CarQuest and they had their own brand. It is a carbon air filter and looks exactly like the OEM I replaced except for the aforementioned arrow. This one, like the Purolator, has an arrow which indicates air flow, not Top. Cost approximately $18. Perfect fit.
CarQuest PN: 90159C
10-04-2009, 09:53 PM
#53
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10-04-2009, 10:05 PM
#54
Team Owner
plus the air was fresher after the change.
