Why does Toyota cabin air filter replacement cost $65 and dealer saysrecommended every 10K - 15K miles? Nothing about special dustyenvironment etc.?One only has to pry the sides of the glove compartment toward the centerto remove it. No big 'convoluted' secret here. The filter slides in andout like a drawer - no tools needed.Does it differ significantly from a house AC/heating filter. Could onejust cut a new one to size ?RC

You should be able to find a replacement cabin air filter for a muchlower price (

Why does Toyota cabin air filter replacement cost so much?

Nov 08, 2010 23 Replies

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CamryOwner 10 years ago

replying to RC, CamryOwner wrote: If you don't keep the cabin air filter, then the condenser will get clogged. Servicing condenser required the whole dash to be taken apart. that would be many times expensive than replacing an air filter. Watch some youtube videos on ac condenser servicing and you would know what I am talking anout

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loye beene 10 years ago

replying to Ron Peterson, loye beene wrote: i found replacement filter online at amazon for $4.97

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Wade Garrett 10 years ago

The dealer charges a rip off fortune. I just pick one up name brand aftermarket filter at the local parts store or even Walmart and stick it in myself. Takes a few minutes, costs just a few bucks.

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loye beene 10 years ago

replying to Brian, loye beene wrote: look for it on amazon...much cheaper

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