I don't know if I could take the constant smell of freshly dried laundry.
I purchased the filters at a local napa for my sis's 528 for less then $25 and they are charcoal as well. I also got a a/c duct purifier made by interdynamics from them as well for $5. I removed old filters and sprayed half of can in one side then half in other, got rid of odor and smells fresh. The filters came packaged in one box and are made by TYC part#800048C2. There is a web site www.genera.com on box as well, haven't checked it out.
I just did this today, after spraying some AC vent cleaner in. Smells great inside! And yes..I used the fabric softener! LOL
what a difference this made. i didt have to trim anything just pressed it down in there. my air was slow to cool, now i get cold air almost instantly, thank you OP
i ended up cutting my filters to fit properly. the smell improved quite a bit. i'm going to throw the dryer sheets in there too for good measure.
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TNA Auto parts down to $13.50 for the pair. Anyone had good or bad experiences with this supplier?
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I use hand warmers all winter long to brave the Colorado chill. When done with the handwarmer, I put them in the fridge or on top of the cabin air filter in my 530i, I just wedge the edges into a pleat to keep them secure. They're full of charcoal as well as being easy to handle.
Local stealer wants $75 for pair and thats after applying 20% BMW CCA discount! Ouch!
Nice write-up!
Gonna try it today-tomorrow!
Here's where I bought mine. Excellent seller and he's local to me in case I want an item immediately. I picked up the lower intake boot for my e46 and e39 for $23 a piece! shipped!
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Guys,
Please go with Activated Charcoal only!
I got mine Fram CA6479 (NON Activated Charcoal) for about $6.50 from local PepBoys. I cut them 3mm on the sides. They look good and fit right in...
...but every odor is yours. Especially exhaust and especially in the tunnel! I never had THAT BAD odor with my old filters.
Now I am back to where I started and I need new filters. This time with Activated Charcoal.
Where did you get yours, guys?
Hi,
I work at Fram as the tech manager. Your mod is pretty cool. I checked with our engineers and there is no issue using a engine air filter in place of a caf as far as air flow.
That said, we make a carbon activated CAF for your car that also has arm and hammer baking soda in it to absorb odors. Its the only one of this kind in the market. Here is a link to our catalog with the part number, its around 22.00 for the 5 series. http://www.framcatalog.com/Application.aspx?b=F
Try using charcoal fish tank filters wrapped in pantie hose. :p
http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,cata...M_CF10369.html
not bad. includes both.
also can be found on Amazon, etc.
AIR FreshBreeze Cabin Air Filters; Pair Packed
The FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin air filter is the only cabin air filter that uses the natural deodorizing qualities of Arm & Hammer® baking soda. These two powerhouse brands have joined forces to absorb odors and freshen the air.
Premium Efficiency - Filters 98% of dust, pollen, and other contaminants
Odor Absorption - Arm & Hammer® baking soda combined with carbon embedded into the filter assist in cleaning outside air flowing through the vehicle's ventilation system.
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$17 on Amazon. I'll pay the $5 to avoid the problem daniel2 ran into.
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bump...its that time of year to get your cabin filters changed
Guys, you can get high quality activated charcoal filters very inexpensively from www.autohausaz.com
Mann, made in Germany filters are only $23.74 for the pair.
Bosch (made in USA) are only $18.17 for the pair.
I have used the Mann for years, changing them every 15k miles, they work and fit perfectly. I recently tried the Bosch, and they have a strange oversize fit, in height. So when you close the lid, they sort of "crush fit" into place. I don't like this, and takes a little fiddling to make sure there are no gaps to the fit. (no unfiltered air gets by) I got them to work, but next time I will go back to Mann.
$50 nets free shipping, so add some oil filters and an air filter and you make the minimum for free shipping.
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Just to add to this already very helpful thread, a pair of charcoal activated Mann filters (Mann-Filter CUK 2736-2) is $20 on Amazon right now (Sept 2012), with free shipping if you pad the order to $25. I'm not sure why- but I added a Mann oil filter (Mann-Filter HU 925/4 X Metal-Free Oil Filter) which was $6, and it took an additional $5 off of the order (with the free shipping) so my order total for the pair of cabin filters and the oil filter was $20 shipped.
I paid $6 (for the pari) for a couple fram ones from work, they work pretty well. I changed them out because I noticed the smell of my washer fluid and the oil leak I had at the time was pretty bad, they seem to work decently for smells since I changed them. Even if they aren't charcoal mine work pretty well, didn't read the whole thread and see other people doing the drier thing, might try that here soon.
For $6 I'll stick with it though!
I just bought 2 as a set from Amazon that are Charcoal direct replacements for 11.50 total with prime free shipping it was out the door.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Resurrecting this thread in 2017 lol I've found these from O'Reilly,, $19.99 for the pair and they're in stock at my local store. Carbon media (activated charcoal).
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can any mods update this sticky? i have found the K&n version that will bolt in with no cutting. K&N 33-2141-1
(Stock Size is: 267 mm x 201 mm x 30 mm) while the k&n is 267 mm x 200 mm x 24 mm. hope this helps im going to try it out as well
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