I purchased the following for the glove box and have seen a drastic reduction of dust and etc on my dashboard
Auto Parts Warehouse

{edited to clean up URL --Tomas}

 

That was an EXCELLENT find, Maria - I just ordered eight of the Denso filters for the price of two from my dealer - even including shipping...

(Now I gotta go back and fix that URL so it doesn't require horizontal scrolling...)

I end up dusting my dash about once every six months with the filter in, and the filters last me anywhere from 6 months to a year, each.

Tom

 

Just a quick note: The filters arrived in just three days, and are a perfect OEM fit... :D

Tom

 

I just did the filter mod. Not really a mod I guess, but I got a filter at Lowe's (the Web absorber) and installed it. Trickiest part was getting the glovebox off - will be easy next time - and finding some decent scissors.
I have the carbon on top but not sure it matters.......

 

Legitimately carbon should be on the bottom of the stack so that the air goes through the carbon filter last.

Tom

 

I'll do it the other way next time or when I check on it.
But for now better than nothing.

 

Maria rocks!
I just picked up 4 of those DENSO (perfect fit) filters. That'll last me for a while.

Excellent find!

 

Heh. Maria should get a 10% "Finder's Fee"... :D

Tom

 

I picked up the Dupont at Walmart for $10. The only WEB filters I saw at Home Depot were the electrostatic, and it was around $20 for the cheapest. They did have quite a few sizes available. The Dupont is also electrostatic, but has Microban and an odor reduction ingredient. I'll see how it works.

Also, there has been a lot of talk about air flow reduction, and while it may be of some concern, I honestly wouldn't worry too much about it. While I was running cables for my stereo, I noticed that all of the duct connections are pretty much free floating, with only open cell foam as the seal between ductwork. There is no interlocking or REAL sealing of the ductwork. I was able to pass my RCAs right through the foam that connects the ducts. So, basically, there is probably more airflow lost by those connections than you will ever notice between different types of filters. I would suggest trying to seal those connections up it you ever take your dash apart.
Has anyone else noticed that?

 

I have an 06.5 xB and I took a picture of the air box(?) so you can check if there is anything different between my car and yours Tomas.



There is a hole where a bracket is supposed to screw in, but no real filter #2. There is a screen type material in the front if that's what they are talking about for the second filter.

 

I don't see any difference between your 6.5 and my 5.0...

So much for "second filter" stuff, 'eh?

Thanks for posting the pic up!!!

Tom

 

My understanding is the second filter snaps over the black area in the above photo where the recirculate flaps are. The black foam on the motorized flaps is used to seal the opening when only outside air is being pumped through.

 

The problem with that, Jan06xB, is that absolutely NO ONE on ScionLife, including all the dealers here, has ever seen such a filter...

That does not say they don't exist, but seeing that image of the 6.5 blower housing DOES show that there were no major changes made to it (and it looks exactly like the one in my 6.5 xA and 5.0 xB).

Still have a standing challenge for ANYONE who has information on the alleged second filter to give a part number, or a pic of it installed (other than the drawing in the owner's manual).

Tom

 

Great DIY. I added a custom cut filter to my tC. So far so good. Not as much dust on the dash as normal after a week. I will be replacing mine every so often as I live near softball fields where they rake and stir up dust every couple of days. Amazing how you can blow the dust off you car...

Thanks!

 

Does the one that Maria found fit a '06 XA?

Great find if it does.

 

Sure does, Aeon! (There's one in my '06.5 xA, in fact.)

Tom

 

Awesome!
Thank you.

 

My girlfriend's sinuses thank you for making her a little less allergic in my box. Now I just have to make her love the outside....

 

Stupid question. Just got my filters that Maria suggested.
Which is up and which is down?

Do the pyramids face up or down?

I know... silly question.

I think Tom put them in his XA as well.

Thanks guys...

 

The side with the "flat edges" goes down, with those edges slipping under the little tiny sloped tabs to hold the filter in place and make a good seal all the way around. That means the pleats are "up."

When you stick the filter in the right way and get the edge all held down with the plastic tabs in the drawer, you will KNOW it's right.

Enjoy!

Tom