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Sedans Toyota Camry Toyota Camry - Pollen and Air Filters
30 messages, Last post on Dec 18, 2006 at 11:01 AM
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| I just replaced it myself, easy job. I went to the local Toyota dealer to buy the replaceable element and he quoted me $46+tax. I found that outrageously expensive, went to the internet and found it for $18.75 + $4.89 shipping from www.championtoyotagulffreeway.com . It was the lowest price and excellent service! Will check with them in the future for all my Toyota parts needs. Roberto. | |
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| If only I had waited another day! Paid $33 at my dealer...real simple to install, how they can charge a half hour labor for a 5 minute job is anyone's guess! | |
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I was trying replace the air filter on my 2003 Camry. I was trying to remove the screws and open the cover but failed. Am I doing something wrong? I looked at the owner manual and couldn't find anything mention the filter change. I changed air filter on several cars with no problem, just remove some screws or clips. But this one is difficult. Also, the A/C filter is pretty easy to change. I can't imagine the filter is covered with dust, pollen and leafs with 20K miles on it. That costs almost $40 at parts department. |
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Replying to: lok888 (Dec 28, 2005 7:06 am) On the other hand, you ought to take a look at the pollen filter. Mine was BLACK with dirt/grime after 19K miles of driving, the last 4K miles in NYC. |
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Replying to: lok888 (Dec 28, 2005 7:06 am) And you're "married" to the take-yer-money-ship's parts department, because? Try Autozone for a Purolator, FRAM, or Bosch in-cabin HVAC air filter replacement for your Toyota. Some Bosch models have a two-layer composition of paper and activated charcoal to remove both particulates and stink. |
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Replying to: lok888 (Dec 28, 2005 7:06 am) Speaking of pollution, on my just-completed cross-country trip, it was appalling to see the far-off smog layers enveloping the greater Salt Lake, UT metro area as well as the Pueblo, CO area. This was because we were approaching both areas from far, far away in relatively pristine air and we were able to readily spot the pollution clouds. The Salt Lake one I initially thought was due to a very large coal-fired power plant that we could see, but upon closer inspection, it was obvious that the plant alone wasn't the source. Anybody who thinks we're done cleaning up the air is living in unreality. So change those pollen filters! And keep your emissions systems in working order!
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Replying to: lok888 (Dec 28, 2005 7:06 am) wow filters are expensive. the air filter and a/c filter combined cost me 40 dollars at my toyota parts department. |
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Replying to: 210delray (Dec 29, 2005 6:55 pm) Most days in southern California during the summer months we not only can't see pollution clouds, we're doin' dang good to see across the street... We had a few clear days last August and my granddaughter asked me what that funny smell was. I told her not to worry about it - everything would be back to normal again in another day or two... (Apologies to the memory of comic Henny Youngman...)
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Replying to: haefr (Dec 30, 2005 9:20 am) However, when we drove down the coast to see my brother in northern San Diego County, we could look back in the direction of L.A. and see the brownish-gray haze covering it. So I can only imagine how bad it is in the summer! |
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Glad to see the responses! It (air filter box) is different on '02 to '06 Camry. I changed air filters on many cars before. This one is the tricky one, not an easy DIY job. They (Toyota) think someone would steal the filter? haefr - I was at the dealer for an oil change. So I decided to buy the A/C filter at the parts department next door. I didn't have time to shop around, plus gas is not cheap these days. But I will look around next time when I buy stuffs from those stories. The OEM air filter costs $18 and the A/C filter is $38. It turns out the A/C filter is just a piece of foam. I was going to throw out the plastic frame when I removed the filter from the glove box. Yeah! Dirty A/C filter already at 21K miles or 19K miles on 210delray's Camry. Imagine those dirt may end up in your lungs!!
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