Cabin Air Filter - When to Change?

[Jerome81]

About that simple.

Maintenance book says something along the lines of 20k miles for Jetta City and some other car, but does not mention Golf or GTI.

Shows 40k all models this should be replaced.

40k miles seems long to me. But if it isn't necessary, then why replace. Also would seem odd that a few VWs require it every 20k but then the GTI every 40k?

EDIT: While I'm at it, what about the engine air filter as well?

 

[FaLLeNAn9eL]

For the in cabin, replace it when it starts to smell bad when you turn the air on.

 

[pinoygti]

i think its 40k and 80k defend how dusty your area is

 

[xXANCHORMONXx]

when it smells like shit...

 

[4Motioner]

I change mine once a year regardless of mileage. It's an inexpensive part.

 

[Dredknut]

Change it every 34571 miles.

 

[IIIHobbs]

I have had two replacements in 40k (every 20k then). But if it smells bad, change it. Easy fix and inexpensive too.

More here: http://www.amazon.com/Wix-24489-Fil...lkswagen|74&Year=2007|2007&newCar=1&carId=004

 

[Elwood]

I change mine once a year regardless of mileage. It's an inexpensive part.

+1. I do the same with the engine air filter.

 

[Trey]

I took mine out at 20K, shot it with compressed air, sprayed lysol let dry, then some febreeze and slapped her back in there. Bam! built in air freshener.

 

[mlowmk5]

You can change it as often as you want. I change mine every 20-30K miles. I think the part is 15 dollars. The change takes 5 minutes and is very easy. Under the passenger dash.

 

[Jerome81]

Are the ones with charcoal worth the money?

 

[SQC 155]

Are the ones with charcoal worth the money?

That's the one you want! :thumbsup:

 

[nhbubba]

I thought the book said 40k?

I bought a filter to DIY the change at 40k. But after looking at the filter I decided it was not worth throwing out, so I haven't replaced it yet. Maybe at 50k.

 

[Trey]

Where do you get a charcoal filter?

I laughed in the tech's face last oil change when he wanted to charge me $50 dollars for OEM filter :bellyroll:.

 

[Jerome81]

I've seen the charcoal ones on Amazon.