In Cabin Air Filter
I have yet to change my in cabin filter and it's been over 2 years, and 33K on the odometer. It is recommended we change it yearly (or 20K ... I think ??)
Anyways, my dealership wanted $47.54 for just the filter; that price does not include installation. I thought Canadian Tire might carry it, but no brand of filters there had it for our Versa.
So I ordered some from the following site.
https://www.logical-source.com:443/default.html
I ordered three filters, and one for my brother's SE-R and with shipping to Canada the total was $39.97!!!! Still cheaper than buying just ONE from my dealership!
Anyways, my dealership wanted $47.54 for just the filter; that price does not include installation. I thought Canadian Tire might carry it, but no brand of filters there had it for our Versa.
So I ordered some from the following site.
https://www.logical-source.com:443/default.html
I ordered three filters, and one for my brother's SE-R and with shipping to Canada the total was $39.97!!!! Still cheaper than buying just ONE from my dealership!
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I got mine from www.rockauto.com. It was a beck arnley and the tab broke. So my next one will be from a different supplier.
It looks like o'reillys sales these filters. gonna check later
Last one I put in was from that logical source site, worked well.
I'll have to check O Reilly's for the filters...they used to be called Checker Auto parts here but they were combined into O Reilly's now which are based back east
wix makes the filter for our cars. U can get them at Autozone or O'reillys
I highly recommend anything made by wix. Everything I have gotten from them seemed top notch.
Here is a comparison pic from my airfilter howto thread showing quality of wix filters. Granted this is air and not incabin filter but I'm just showing how they are quality parts and in this case superior to OEM.
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Here is a comparison pic from my airfilter howto thread showing quality of wix filters. Granted this is air and not incabin filter but I'm just showing how they are quality parts and in this case superior to OEM.
Ok so was this car designed by mickey mouse? Never had to take 8 screws off to get behind a glove box. I was expecting it to look worse then it did after 2 years
Dave.
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It's truly idiotic that it's not accessible without taking off the glove box.Ok so was this car designed by mickey mouse? Never had to take 8 screws off to get behind a glove box. I was expecting it to look worse then it did after 2 years
Dave.
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LOL!It's truly idiotic that it's not accessible without taking off the glove box.
It would have been nice to not have to remove the glove box. But at least it's not difficult to do, and eventually get to the filter.
When I changed the in cabin on my brother's Sentra it was a lot more difficult to change. You have to remove the plastic piece beside the gas pedal (the bottom of the centre console). After removing that you have to try and wiggle out a huge filter with the pedals right beside you. I had a hard time trying to pull the filter out with the pedals in the way. It is much easier to tear apart our Versa's. I'm glad I got it and not the Sentra.
I think I'm used to the ford dash where the glove box pivots open, and is super easy to remove all panels
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I broke the tabs trying to put it back in so its duck taped in for now.
NAPA?
Is there any reason not to use the NAPA brand filter? Several stores in my area offer the WIX filter or other brands as special orders (wait several days and pay shipping) but NAPA is the only store I've found that has them in stock in their local store. Thanks.
Is there any reason not to use the NAPA brand filter? Several stores in my area offer the WIX filter or other brands as special orders (wait several days and pay shipping) but NAPA is the only store I've found that has them in stock in their local store. Thanks.
Only reason I went with the one I bought is because I couldn't find one here at any Canadian auto part store, and the dealership wanted a ridiculous amount for one.Is there any reason not to use the NAPA brand filter? Several stores in my area offer the WIX filter or other brands as special orders (wait several days and pay shipping) but NAPA is the only store I've found that has them in stock in their local store. Thanks.
I just replaced mine today. Now that I've done it, a couple of observations:
You DON'T need to remove the glove box. It would be helpful to remove the small kick panel in the passenger footwell at the leading edge of the console however. This is easily done by turning the plastic screw 1/4 turn 'till it pop's out, then pull out. The panel can now be removed by pulling outward.
Reach up toward the top of the filter up near the firewall and pull the end of the filter that forms the cover out. Then lift upward to clear the bottom tab.
Take a look at the new filter first. There's loose filter media above the cover that'll confuse you if you remove the old filter without realizing it's configuration.
You DON'T need to remove the glove box. It would be helpful to remove the small kick panel in the passenger footwell at the leading edge of the console however. This is easily done by turning the plastic screw 1/4 turn 'till it pop's out, then pull out. The panel can now be removed by pulling outward.
Reach up toward the top of the filter up near the firewall and pull the end of the filter that forms the cover out. Then lift upward to clear the bottom tab.
Take a look at the new filter first. There's loose filter media above the cover that'll confuse you if you remove the old filter without realizing it's configuration.
I had an easier time changing out burned out brake light bulbs, all four brakes ( brake shoes which I never changed before in my life) and my thermostat than I had with that retarded filter, and I broke the upper claw thing doing it. damn thing didn't want to snap in on top and I got real pissed off it was kicking my ass. nothing that a little duct tape didn't fix until it needs changing again. out of all the DIY things,this was by far the worst for me. lol the easiest part of that job for me was removing and putting the glove box back in
That sucks that it broke. It was one of the easiest things to change on my own.
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Rub it in.:45:That sucks that it broke. It was one of the easiest things to change on my own.
I believe that pushing up to clear the bottom tab is key.
Thanks! I will be replacing mine shortly. Just gotta figure out how to avoid paying too muchI just replaced mine today. Now that I've done it, a couple of observations:
You DON'T need to remove the glove box. It would be helpful to remove the small kick panel in the passenger footwell at the leading edge of the console however. This is easily done by turning the plastic screw 1/4 turn 'till it pop's out, then pull out. The panel can now be removed by pulling outward.
Reach up toward the top of the filter up near the firewall and pull the end of the filter that forms the cover out. Then lift upward to clear the bottom tab.
Take a look at the new filter first. There's loose filter media above the cover that'll confuse you if you remove the old filter without realizing it's configuration.
You can buy the filters online from the site I listed above. Very cheap. Then simply change it at home, it's very easy. I was able to change mine and the SER (which was much more of a pain then the Versa) all by myself.Thanks! I will be replacing mine shortly. Just gotta figure out how to avoid paying too much
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