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The one advantage of an OEM filter is that the foam strip has die-cut holes for the A/C lines. Slip the foam over these lines then slide the filter in beneath the foam.
The aftermarket filters appear designed for non-A/C vehicles and do not have the pre-cut clearance holes making installation a little trickier.
The foam strip is approximately 1-1/2 inches square by 10 inches long and seals the area above the filter to prevent air leaking past. The best solution may be to use aftermarket filters until the old foam strip get so nasty from age that it needs to be replaced, then splurge on an OEM filter with an easy to install new piece of foam.
posted by 198.208.15...
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Posts in this Thread:
- cabin ventilation filter -- change how often?, Scott H., Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:00:10
- every 30k service interval DIY for me, jarrald, Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:45:16
- Do most of you go OEM ($50+) or aftermarket?, Scott H., Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:08:20
- It's not just the filter..., Larry West
, Tue, 6 Apr 2010 09:15:38 - Cabin Filter Tip, R. Frist, Tue, 6 Apr 2010 07:40:54
- You're due., B Millar
, Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:28:13- yup, LesH, Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:08:31
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