GM / General Motors: Vibe interior air filter

Take the air cleaner and vacuum it. It is only a paper element. If you are
gentle you might try soap and water and let air dry.

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Chris Moore wrote:
 
Why are you changing it?

Because it's 18 months old and filthy


"WhyDoYouAsk" <net> wrote in message
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Chris Moore wrote:

Just had a serious shock when I went in to the local Pontiac dealer to get a
replacement ventilation filter element.

1" high, 8"x8" fan-fold filter element (looks v. similar to air cleaner
elements, just smaller)
- quoted price $76 (CDN) plus the usual taxes!!!

Might be a HEPA or something, but at that price it should protect me from
EVERYTHING including dead-skunk smell.....

Anyone know of an alternative?



Why are you changing it?

Chris, I replaced mine in my Bonneville at GM and you're right, it was
really expensive. Have you checked with CTC, Walmart or some of the local
Lube Shops to see if they sell them any cheaper? I watched a guy at GM
install mine and they are easy to install if you can get one at a reasonable
price somewhere else.

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I cross-posted on the Toyota group (Matrix is identical), and had several
messages that US prices were like $17 from dealer, possibly less at Pep
Boys. Worth the trip to Buffalo one of these days I guess.

The Vibe/Matrix filter is REALLY easy to replace ....... except for the
price (so far) ........ remove the glove box retaining strap (1 screw), drop
the glove box and release the trap door directly behind it. Slide out the
filter and replace ..... maybe I should just replace the element with 10
dollar bills .... probably filter just as well and MUCH cheaper....lol




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*lol*@ 10 dollar bill comment! My filter is under the hood with a plastic
cover that just flips open.

My dealer quoted about the same for my Buick Regal. I found it at the local
Fleet Farm in Fram brand for 18.00. By the way, the new one is a dark color,
(carbon impregnated) so don't let the dark color fool you into thinking it's
dirty.

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Get a K&N for that kind of money. At least it's washable & reusable. 1
million mile warranty.


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