Air Filter Change

VanguardK2 · August 27, 2020

Yeah, the filter is significantly thicker than the standard paper ones, so it probably would, but not enough to where you'd notice it, since the factory fans are so strong nowadays. Od get the regular filter for now, see how it does for your particular situation and maybe go to a carbon filter in 10 to 15K miles from now when it will most likely have enough dirt on it to merit it being replaced again

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CbrownGT · August 27, 2020

All depends on driving conditions and personal preference. I drive in a lot of dust for work. Clean my dry air filter 1-2 times a year and change my cabin air filter every fall, whether I drive 25k a year (I used to) or 12k a year (as I do now).

VanguardK2 · August 27, 2020

Cabin filter is not too bad, just a little awkward to do, I cut a thin piece of cardboard from a beer box same size as the filter to slide under the filter before you pull it out that way the cardboard catches any debris that could fall into the fan, helpful if you have a dead mouse on top of your filter, trust me you'll know if you have a dead mouse in there.

Thats a great tip for me actually! Lol last week I had a dead mouse in an air filter that... came apart....because the clearance for the filter inside the housing was too tight. That was a rough day

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Colossus · August 27, 2020

I change my filters yearly as I live in dry dusty areas. Likewise if you lived in humid areas, I would change them yearly as well. I'm not one who follows the owners manual recommendations when it comes to preventative maintenance. They've pushed things far enough to get you thru your warranty and then bam, you'll be visiting the dealer service department (they hope) for fixing things that could have been taken care of with proper preventative maintenance.

Colossus · August 27, 2020

On 8/25/2020 at 8:59 PM, VanguardK2 said:

Manuals to me are more guidelines than anything. I work for Toyota at a dealership (yes yes I know, bad on both those levels lol espically here),

Not at all. All are welcome here.

dgstarr63 · August 27, 2020

Years ago an old mechanic showed me how to place an incandescent drop light behind the filter, after removing it, and if you could plainly see the light through the filter it was still good.

Dave

rremesal · August 27, 2020

Dave,
Filter replacement is all dependent on the environment the truck lives in. Here in dusty Alamogordo, NM, service intervals are likely twice as frequent as other places.
If it's clean, then keep on trucking.
Ric

Ravenkeeper · August 28, 2020

28 minutes ago, rremesal said:

Dave,
Filter replacement is all dependent on the environment the truck lives in. Here in dusty Alamogordo, NM, service intervals are likely twice as frequent as other places.
If it's clean, then keep on trucking.
Ric

Here in the Antelope Valley (Edwards AFB, CA), it's just as dusty as it is around Alamogordo. (Spent 5 years at Cannon AFB, drove through there 2-3 times per year to go home to San Diego.) Every time I change(d) my oil, I take the cabin and intake filters out, smack them on the ground (knocking any/all dirt/crap out of them), OR (if I have access to compressed air) I'll blow them out (backwards), and put them back in, until service suggestion says to replace them.

99silveradoz71 · August 28, 2020

Replaced mine earlier today and found a few leaves in the box. I ran the vac and cleaned the dust up nicely.

Cupton · August 28, 2020

Didn't notice this topic till now. I replaced mine yesterday after getting a funky smell for a few minutes after starting the truck each time. My filter was pretty dirty. Smell is gone after replacing with a K&N Cabin Filter. I'm confident the smell would also be gone with the OEM paper filter, but I was feeling saucy and felt like spending more money apparently.

Edited August 28, 2020 by Cupton

GN2018 · September 8, 2020

On 8/25/2020 at 10:59 PM, VanguardK2 said:

Just wish the box screws were easier to remove... (you'll see ). Cabins I will always be on top of.

For real, that one screw next to the radiator is a joke. It wasn't even screwed all the way down from the factory. A small wrench did the trick.

Anyway, I installed the filters today. The cabin filter wasn't too hard, but with my old eyes and not being as flexible as I once was, it was a little challenging to get the two bottom screws out and then back in again. Thankfully, I have some good tools and a good touch. The air filter was just a bit of a pain with that one screw. The wipers were less than advertised. I got some that were supposed to be exact fit from NAPA. They're close, but not exact. Note to NAPA, having a similar mechanism, doesn't make then an "exact fit". I won't be buying those again.

Oddly enough, the cabin air filter was much more dirty than the engine air filter. If I wouldn't have already had the filter out and a new one bought, I would have felt fine waiting longer. But, it was out, not gonna put it back in when I have a new one in my other hand. I'm sure I'll be changing the cabin filter on an annual basis from here on out.

Oh well, a little back yard maintenance equals a good day. I don't do much on cars/trucks anymore, but these things are just too simple to pay someone extra to do for me.

CamGTP · September 8, 2020

The exact fit napa blades are never that good. I always suggest the Trico Force blades from Napa if anything, they fit and work good with the new GM style wiper arms.

Grumpy Bear · September 9, 2020

I have been getting great service from the OEM direct replacement blades. I also get a two year/25 K mile warranty with them.

How good are they? One set each vehicle at about 75 K miles per set. Getting about three to four really good years.

These are the beam style FYI

GN2018 · September 11, 2020

Well I put the wipers on and as indicated, they didn't fit too well. Well, they operate even worse. Piece of crap. Not even wiping the entire windshield. Skipping a large part on the passenger side. They're going to be returned tomorrow. I'll try the Trico. I'd go with the OEM's, but they're just too expensive for a wiper. They list for about $35 each. I can find them on line for about half that, but then they hit you with stupid crazy shipping cost. I'll get the Trico's for now at NAPA with my refund and work on a source for getting the OEM's at a better price. It's a bit of OCD that I'm sure is shared by many here, but I can't stand a wiper that doesn't get the entire windshield. Though that usually only happens in the winter with freezing issues, not right out of the box on a 70 degree day.

Regarding OEM parts. Once I ordered a part on line (for my Impala) and realized it was coming from a dealer very close to me. I called them and asked if they'd give me the online price. No, not as a walk in. However, they did let me order online and use the option to pick up instead of having them shipped. Worked like a charm. I'll have to see if I can get something like that again.

ETA:

At least NAPA took back the exact fit wipers with no issues. I did get the Trico wipers ($5 more for the pair) and they seem to work very well.

Edited September 12, 2020 by GN2018