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Change Carbone and Air filter.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Hy-Bird, Dec 5, 2010.

  1. Hy-Bird

    Hy-Bird Junior Member

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    Does anyone know how to change carbone and air filter? Dealership want to charge me $70+ for carbone alone.
     
  2. spiderman

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    Easy. Read the instructions in your owner's manual. If you haven't, read it cover to cover... lots of good information in there.
     
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    If you are referring to the cabin air filter this is a video on how to do it. Hopefully this works for your model.. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqqYu7sg-e4]YouTube - Toyota Prius Cabin Air Filter[/ame]
     
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    if you're referring to the fibula, car surgeon's are not cheap.:D
     
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    Take the cabin filter to the sink and wash it with soap and water and reinstall it.
    Replace the engine filter with the same throw away type or buy a reusable K&N air filter.
     
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    And the engine air filter is even easier than the cabin filter.

    Oh, and it's a carbon filter, not a carbone one. ;)
     
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    I guess the filter must be square, he put the new one in turned 90 degrees to where the old one was orientated. :rolleyes:
     
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    Wow, you really pay attention to detail!
     
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    how ofter do you replace the 'motor' air filter?
     
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    i think check at 15 and replace at 30? it's in the manual.