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Oct 14, 2006 | 02:13 PM

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smokeydog001

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I have respiratory probs so this is good to know. Sure can't hurt.

Oct 24, 2006 | 07:27 AM

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applesrfriends

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yeah i kno isn't that too bad

Oct 24, 2006 | 04:07 PM

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Taka

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Originally Posted by Tomas

Right the air filter 'under the hood' is to keep the air the engine breathes cleaner, and the one 'behind the glove box' is to keep the air YOU breathe cleaner.

I can't speak for any one else's experience, but for me, I've only had to dust the inside of the car about 3 times in nearly two years, and the cabin air filter was loaded with pollen, dust, dead bugs, and a few pine needles in about six months. Let's put it this way: Whatever turned the filter dark grey, plus those obvious things I just mentioned, did NOT make it into the car (or me), and I'm happy about that.

Is it necessary? Nope! Does it actually help? Probably depends on your environment, but for me, yup!

YMMV, IANAL, etc. :D

Tomas

Then it is vital. My car's interior is so dusty all the time! I guess I really need that filter. Where to buy it, though? Does the Toyota delaership sell it? And did the filter affect the AC in a bad way (like less cooler)?

Oct 24, 2006 | 04:56 PM

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oldmanatee

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Toyota sells them, any parts place sells them, or, you can make a HEPA one yourself a lot cheaper than any place has them. Go to Home Depot or any place that has HEPA home ac filters. get one, make 3 or 4 out of it and breathe easier...pun intended.