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iTrader: (5)

About 3 months ago i did a DIY filter from the help on the board. This is how dirty it is now.

Before i had the oem filter in there looks like original from 1999! it was all black

Alexus-Kia

i wonder how mine looks its a 98 GS and i had it for 3 years..... ohhh boy!

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

I know what mine looks like...after 7 years

THough I dont use AC anyways.

chuckb

full of bugs, dirt and leaves spend the $30.

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

I never use the AC or air vents, so it doesn't matter much to me.

Blue98Gs3

iTrader: (1)

When I cleaned mine out last year i poured it out and it made a mound of dirt on the ground, there was also bugs, and a Bee.... jeez.

ILOVEGIRLS

iTrader: (3)

if i use the air coming from the outside, does that get filtered or is it only recirculated air?

JeffTsai

iTrader: (1)

I think only air coming in from the outside is filtered. If its recirculated then it probably doesn't go thru the filter. I could be wrong though

Another thing about that DIY filter. Those are white out of the box. I think the factory one is gray/black color from the factory. Obviously not black, but its a darker shade. Might be why the dirt shows up so much more on that white HVAC filter.

Alexus-Kia

How/Why dont you use the ac?? Thats interesting, please explain!

Also Where is that filter located so i can change mine??

Kia

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

I rather use the window because I like saving gas. I drive 95% city with a lot of stop and go traffic. the AC will drag the engine too much and gas mileage will go down like crazy, not that it already has. And plus, I'm in southern california where it's probably sunny 90% of the years. Its not humid either. Why drive with windows up when you can cruise with the windows down

To find the filter, Open up your glove box compartment. There should be a removeable thin plastic piece that you can lift up to remove. Once you got that out of the way, straight ahead, there should be another plastic piece and on it, there is a word on it that says "UP" with an arrow for indication. Just pull that out and you'll see the filter. Pull that out and replace filter. It's that easy.

GS300Rich

I just changed my air filter and couldnt believe how dirty it was. The filter made a huge difference just in air quality and smell

Alexus-Kia

Thanks i will try this tomorrow i hope i dont break something!!!

Kharizma

iTrader: (6)

when i changed my AC filter from OEM to the Blitz one the old one was all dirty and ISH lol the new filter is nice plus i never have to buy a new one again

tuddy

i could just use any AC filter, and just cut it to size?

cliffud

iTrader: (3)

tuddy- yep.