Stink Fumes from the Dash! (AC Evaporator Foam)

[@spelunkerd]

Only Ray could make a cabin air filter replacement entertaining enough for people to keep watching.

[@robertgibbons361]

😄😄

[@johnfriend862]

Ray, I took my truck in for a oil change and was told it needed a new cabin air filter. I told the writer that was strange, because I had just replaced it about 2 weeks prior. A lot of these shops just tell you things hoping you'll be a good little sheep and do it. This same dealership charged me for an engine air filter, which I had not approved prior to their doing it. I always do my own checks just to make sure the oil level is correct prior to leaving. When I opened the hood it was obvious from the dust covering the air filter housing that it hadn't been touched. I opened it up, removed the filter, and two dead butterflies fell out of it. I took it in and showed the service writer the dirty filter, he called out the service manager who immediately offered a refund. I refused their refund, offers of free oil changes, etc. I let them keep the $50 they stole from me, loudly telling every customer and service writer that if they needed to steal money from customers for service not performed that was fine, but they would never see me again. I also left them a scathing review online. They must have called me 10 times afterward, I refused to take their calls.

[@StrangerInAStrange]

Fargin' Bastiges! Why I've returned to doing my own work, where/when I can. Several years ago I was doing 5,000 mile interval oil changes on the Honda Fit I was driving. Asked the girl that I dealt with in the quick lube place to print a sticker for 5K Miles. 'Oh! I can't do that!' Told me my oil was only good for 3,000 miles, then it would start going bad. She had just attended a company seminar and knew that was true. . .

[@tjrenegade9807]

Pro Tip: before pulling the filter out slip a thin piece of carboard the same size as the filter under the old filter. This way when you pull it out any large debris doesn't fall down into the fan. Living in a rural area with a lot trees this has proven helpful.

[@Wheel_Horse]

I usually do a light vacuum job in the filter housing in addition.

[@omegatotal]

Use an Aluminum clipboard from the office supply store

[@timfrancis6774]

already replaced fan, and need to wire resistor and get a new filter cause of parking under a tree

[@JR-kw2nk]

I like this idea, always had the problem of debris falling in the fan, thank you!

[@Robyrob7771]

Locus trees!😖If you know you know!

[@gregw4602]

Im so glad you use proper English Ray, because at one point you said "I don't smell very well," If you had said I don't smell very good you may have trouble acquiring customers.

[@michaelray5595]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shakerman55]

It took me a minute to get that!🤣🤣

[@Onewheelordeal]

He is worried he doesn't smell good but that's only because he doesn't smell well

[@czechmate6916]

So true 😂

[@brucemadden1626]

yez--hee speeka da gut Inglich?😃

[@edreeves3342]

There is a shop near my job I have my oil changed. They used to do that all the time and tell me it would be $70 for an engine air and $60 for my CAF. I would tell them put it all back, I am not paying you $130 for 2 filters that combined don't cost more than $30 from AutoZone and less than 5 minutes of work. Now they already know not to touch them in my car. Only took them 3 years to learn.

[@justpray365]

So you know they are dishonest and you still go back?! How do you know if they even changed the oil filter? They can just clean it. I’ve seen that before.

[@tobbex7372]

If it works, it works. Good learning money. FFS, how hard can it be to ask the customer first? "Please note that it was so-and-so long ago it was changed"

[@edreeves3342]

@@justpray365 It's not that they are dishonest. It's an upsell and I understand that. I would say they were dishonest if they did it and tacked on the charge and then expected me to pay for it. But I understand how it would be seen as them being dishonest.

[@justpray365]

@@edreeves3342 An upsell is a fair practice to try if the price is fair. Any shop that more than doubles the real cost of installation is dishonest. Good luck. I have seen many cars lately that have been to that kind of shop, and the oil and or oil filter was never changed. One old guy even took his car to the dealer and they didn’t change the oil, oil filter, or air filter. He got charged anyway.

[@COBRO98]

Show me where those filters combined cost $30 or less, cabin air filters alone are usually $40-60. If you want to buy garbage Walmart FRAM's that are well-known to fall apart, go for it. Imagine risking your $10,000 engine to save $20 on air filters. You probably spend that at Mcdonald's and don't think twice about it.

[@KentuckyRanger]

I'll never forget, when I was informed, that my 2009 Subaru Outback had a cabin filter, 50k miles into ownership. They told me of this, when I was at the dealer, getting warrantee work. They quoted a reasonable price for replacement, so I let them change it. It was sooo disgusting!!! Since then, I replace mine every year!

[@loisrinehart6755]

I'm an old gearhead from years gone by. I check my wipers, sir filter and cabin air filter on both of my vehicles as well as my county vehicle. I change them routinely once a year unless they look bad, then I change them sooner. Love your videos, Ray. Keep them coming. You and Eric O. can make changing a cabin air filter or wiper blades entertaining. Thanks/

[@davidr8505]

Great video Ray, I stopped my Honda dealership every time I would take my Ridgeline in for an oil change. The service writer would call me “ hey you need an air filter and a cabin filter “ and I would say no very time being very easy to replace. I replaced both air and cabin filter with K&N I know a lot of good and bad reviews on K&N but totally stopped my dealership from calling me. I put a note on my dash “ this vehicle equipped with K&N filters.

[@andrewdarden8210]

The phrase "Trust but verify" originated as a Russian proverb: "Доверяй, но проверяй" (Doверяй, no proveryay). While the exact origin is unclear, it predates its popularization in the 1980s. Though not the originator, Ronald Reagan, the former US President, is widely credited for bringing the phrase to international attention. He used it frequently during nuclear disarmament talks with the Soviet Union.

[@AccountInactive]

I remember this from watching Chernobyl 😂

[@poorfesor]

Reagan made that phrase popular in recent history, I have no clue when it first appeared.

[@hammondclarkson9201]

I thought Stalin said that.

[@TremaineLea]

​@@hammondclarkson9201Stalin was a paranoid, he trusted zero people.

[@poorfesor]

@@hammondclarkson9201 Like I said I had no idea who originated it just that Reagan made it famous during his Presidency. Trust, but verify is a Russian proverb, which is rhyming in Russian. The phrase became internationally known in English after Suzanne Massie, a scholar of Russian history, taught it to Ronald Reagan, then president of the United States, the latter of whom used it on several occasions in the context of nuclear disarmament discussions with the Soviet Union. Wikipedia

[@craigfin3222]

Some of the old cars don't have cabin air filter. My friend took his old Focus to a quick lube shop, clerk came in and showed him a filthy cabin filter, and offered to change it. My friend replied "I have no idea where you got that from, but my car has no cabin filter, I will not back".

[@kennethking2301]

I was just about to post that a quick lube shop will try and sell you a cabin air filter whether your vehicle has one or not. Also, if they do happen to convince you to replace the cabin air filter, they will charge you more than $40 for a $10 filter.

[@craigfin3222]

@@kennethking2301 This and on the cars that do have one, it is usually a 5 to 10 min process to change it. However, the quick lube will charge a whole hour's worth of labor.

[@curtw8827]

I was in a quicky lube for an insurance inspection and watched them bring in a dirty intake filter to a woman, problem was I saw it wasn't even from her car. I put a sharpie mark on my filter so I know if the dirty one is actually from my car.

[@donwyoming1936]

I put the date & mileage on all my filters when I install them. Plus, I change all my own filters. I tell them not to even bother looking at them.

[@module79l28]

I just did what Ray said (googled cabin air filter for a Ford Focus) and I found one that fits all models from 1998 to 2007, so I'm calling BS on that story.

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

What's EXTREMELY impressive is how you video mechanics can do so much ONE-HANDED!

[@mikehutcheson8602]

I did a cabin filter job on my in-laws car a year ago. The filter was original when I removed it. 2014 Honda HRV. The filter was black from debris and grime. The fan and evap needed a good clean as well. I did a similar process to what Ray just did. Mint result. Now my in-laws come to me do all their car service work.

[@teacfan1080]

We went decades without cabin air filters and dealt with it. However, while watching this video I went ahead and ordered a new cabin filter and engine filter too. Thanks for the reminder!

[@jeffschnee1167]

I've used the foam treatment by removing the filter, replacing the cover, and then putting in half of the spray into the condensation tube and the rest into the air intakes under the cowel (sp?). Then run the vents on high for 5 minutes. Then liquid schmoo comes out of condensation tube.

[@wallebo]

What I think about the question posed is that it is very hard to find an honest mechanic. Kudos to Ray!

[@johngregory662]

Fun video. Yes I do believe cabin air filters are necessary. Live confidently and peacefully

[@elie7761]

You are the best! Us gals love watching your channel too! When you found that filter buried behind that panel, my Gen X brain though Ray's found the honeycomb hideout! Seriously, those in cabin air filters are a lifesaver for those of us with allergies and asthma, I def change them often, usually 6-12 months here in my dusty/allergen infused climate. Keep on rocking!

[@craigcraigster4999]

In addition to inspecting/changing the cabin filter on a regular basis, a simple trick I've done over the years is to turn off the A/C shortly before reaching my destination and allowing the cabin fan to continue blowing on the "fresh air" (not "recirc") setting -- this helps prevent condensation/mold buildup inside the HVAC box and the musty smell therein. My 18 y.o. LS430 has zero HVAC odor (despite living in a dusty SoCal desert environment), so either I'm just lucky or there's actually a benefit to my madness. Of course this only works if your system allows you to manually turn off the compressor (mine does even though it's a fully automatic dual zone system) -- newer vehicles may have eliminated the compressor dash switch entirely.

[@rwcz28]

I always do the same, and have for years. My 2002 Silverado have perfectly operating A/C and no odors when it was sold last year.

[@thejoyoffix4720]

@@rwcz28 Some cars will run the fan for five minutes after shutting the engine off to let the condensate evaportate and minimise any bacterial growth and odours.

[@jamiecaskey7287]

Hey Ray great video! I was a GM tech back in late 80’s and into early 90’s. Would run into stinky ducts and such. GM actually covered it if I’m not mistaken, the was a can of disinfectant you’d spray up thru the drain hole and use air pressure to blow it around some. Seemed to work pretty great as I recall. Anyways please keep them comin Ray. I’ve enjoyed everyone of them, especially since you went out on yer own! Peace and loves to all yall

[@andyhauser3169]

Trust and Verify was said by President Ronald Reagan when discussing relations between the US and the former Soviet Union way back in the 1980's. It was told to President by a Scholar of Russian History by Suzanne Massie

[@LyleBoyd-w1j]

Thanks Ray, many vehicles I have owned are even easier to do, just lower the glove department open the filter area with 2 clips on it change filter and reassemble. Takes about 5 to 10 minutes as I also shop vac the area out as well.

[@golf25radioman]

I think cabin air filters are a great addition to modern vehicles. Back in the day they were rare, but now almost commonplace. Anything to help improve the air for the passengers. In addition to the filter, the evaporator cleaning was very interesting. I've been in vehicles that did have a noticeable odor from the A/C. I guess over time the evaporator does get dirty even with the filter. Thanks for this video. I did enjoy it. 🙂

[@AldoAgosti-lv5uh]

Ray love your channel like I said you’re one of the best on KZbin knowledgable and your camera shots are really clear and good keep up the good work my friend

[@rickcharb5024]

My 98 4Runner has no cabin air filter - After 20 years the blower squirrel cage was packed full of cottonwood fluff & it started to vibrate, so after removing all that fluff it was good as new and the airflow was back to original volume. Never noticed the reduced air flow as it slowly dropped when the fan filled up over those 20 years. Amazing how much air was making it thru all that fluff....it was packed solid (lots of cottonwood trees here)

[@heyjero77]

Most GM HVAC systems have a feature called "Afterblow" that can be activated using a bidirectional scanner. It works by running the blower for an amount of time, after the vehicle has been driven & parked. This dries out the EVAP from excess moisture, where mold/mildew like to live. Especially useful for humid environments like Florida!

[@CruiserDog-zd6ks]

I just realized how good Rays gotten at being a mechanic with one hand.🔧👋

[@byrondaniel4410]

I've used that cleaner it worked pretty good to be honest better than i thought

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

"Oooh that smell! Can't you smell that smell! Oooh that smell! The smell that's around you!" - Lynyrd Skynrd

[@patricklarkin9666]

Gimme back my bullets!

[@fumanpoo4725]

Dead bird...

[@mikes-wv3em]

the smell of fat orange jesus diaperrrrrrr!

[@johncooper4637]

When I bought my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in 2013 I found out that while there was a place for a cabin air filter it did not come with one. I bought one and installed it in the slot. After seeing your video I will be cleaning the evap coils on my 96 truck and 2004 Toyota.

[@darbydreher9537]

Cabin air filter had NEVER been changed before I purchased (2017) my '06 Volvo xc90 V8. My nose was assaulted by the cornucopia of odors. It had mold, leaf debris, and animal fur embedded. Fresh, clean and leather smell now.

[@markjarvis1600]

Hi Ray, bought a used AUDI 5 weeks ago, removed the cabin filter and found that it was blocked and mouldy green, 2 cans of foam cleaner as well as hovering the inside of the housing, then 2 cans of the fragrant bombs, fans on max and it finally came clean

[@SWATT101]

What's worse is a dead mouse somewhere in your car lol

[@wernerpd777]

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.

[@boelensds]

Who gave you the T-shirt as i normally do not get one if crap happens.

[@Zipppyart]

I found the remains of one that got squished by the serpentine belt. I was too squeamish to remove it by hand so I gave a couple quick blasts with ny air gun.

[@andyclark8354]

Could be worse. Daughter threw up - milk down the rear seat and into the boot (trunk). I sold the car it was rank!

[@jflyg2652]

Yes it is I bought a used LS430 with a dead mouse and nest in the fan cage. I didn’t see it at first as I change cabin air filters every 6 months. If y’all done have one an ozone generator is worth the investment, about $100.

[@swmelectronicsrepair]

LOLOLOL, that's funny just an MP-5 chilling in the back floorboard.

[@scottzehrung4829]

I did a rewind to see if it had an orange tip. 😂

[@DeeGee-mv6eq]

Ray is gangsta now..

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

Pants around my waist 🎶

[@MrDopey32]

Yes, they are necessary. Helps when you have an exhaust leak under the hood or burning oil smells. They do help with people having bad allergies. People who smoke 🚬 need to change them, I'm one of those people who smoke 🚬. I have children, and I prefer it to have cleaner air for them, ( I don't smoke while they're in the car). I greatly enjoy when I have a nonsmoker in my car and they compliment me on the clean air smell without air freshener 😊

[@stevea3514]

I have the exact same thing, but it from smoking when I was younger. It is a double edged sword though, bad smells are never a problem but it meant I got all the nappy changes for the kids number 2's....

[@AKChryslertech]

Ray those microguard heppa filters are badass! Those are what i use on my own vehicles.

[@thomasswalley1075]

One of my customers pronounce it "ChEEnah". Also, when I worked for a major parts company, we were trained to tell the retail customer that the box was made in China, but the product was made in the USA.

[@madmax0814]

I now routinely use normular, click, shineeh, poppening ze hood and powering down pooooo… and my wife has started using normular too 👍🤣 I did have to ask someone about the origin of cool beans though. In my defence I’m a 53 year old Brit but luckily my wife is several years younger and from the US 🇺🇸 Not many people could make a cabin filter entertaining. Good work Sir 😉👍

[@rollendewielen]

this is a real wakeup call, you are so right

[@danszulc45]

The cabin air filter replacement on my pathfinder is a PITA. Its like they didnt think about replacment when they designed the damn thing. You have to squish the filter to get it to fit. Seems like a great way to leave a gap where air can just pass right by.

[@PaulsToolReview]

@Ray, I have to do something similar to my BMW 328i every year as rarely the smell comes from the filter which I change every year since I'm in there. On the BMW, it's much easier. While changing the filter, the filter door has a small hole and connecting hose you can snake the evap cleaner to. I just seal up around it with some hot glue which is easy to remove and dries very fast so the foam doesn't back it's way into the cabin. After that, you just empty the can and most of it will eventually drip out the evap drain as it converts itself back too liquid. Then like you, after letting the foam do it's work, I run the ac on low to permeate the cleaner smell through the vents. Last step is an air out and I'm good for another year.

[@radieter1]

Great video! I noticed that this car requires a lot of steps to remove the filter. All I have to do on my car is open up the glove box and it’s right there.

[@Mountainbaseddweller]

Cabin air filter is a must! But wish you did not have to dig out half of the dash to get to it! Love the channel Ray..glad to see you are prospering!

[@jamram9924]

Our BG representative taught us to spray the entire evaporator and spray the BG Frigi Fresh spray down through the middle vents before the fan was activated. We later used the foam through the fan opening or use the long tube supplied with the foam cleaner down through the center vents. Typically, the center vents were closer to the evaporator. In addition, spray Frigi fresh through the outside intake vent (open outside vent doors) so the chemical can be sucked into the evaporator. We would check the condensation drain tube and occasionally see dark matter draining from the drain after the foam spray was used. It worked very well to eliminate mold and mildew. Change your filters every 10-12,000 miles. You would be amazed of the garbage that enters your vehicle cabin. Great posting Ray.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

I usually like to send it in through the drain tube at the bottom but since I wanted to cam the evaporator I deviated slightly this time

[@john_thorpe]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs You send it through "the train tube" ... where's that located?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

@@john_thorpe hahaha typo

[@christopherhodge6154]

Wow, this procedure with the BG product is completely incorrect. BG Frigi Fresh is to be sprayed thru the outside fresh air vent at the front cowl with the blower motor fan speed ON and not ON recycled air but outside air and cycle thru each vent setting between sprays and the entire product is to be used. Also, BG or any other aftermarket products can be used to clean the evaporator thru the drain tube. This is foam cleaner application and different product. I saw this and all I saw was the product used as a "cologne" and a typical cabin air filter replacement. IMHO and from experience, not how it should be done at all. Improper use of the SNAKE OIL.

[@DavidVail-tp6gy]

I have used Ozium and love it. have a smokers car and it removed all traces! be sure to clean up surfaces first. make sure you run the AC or fan in recirc , close doors and windows and let it do it's thing for ten minutes

[@jonmack5359]

nice change from the usual mechanical repairs. my own car HAD a cabin air filter which was a pita to change so it's gone and no appearent difference in air smell or quality...keep up the good work Ray. you are a day brightener!

[@gimmeaford9454]

I only replaced my cabin air filter once. Found it too expensive so I just wash it and reinstall. I decided to do the same thing for my house air conditioning system.

[@wxdave5448]

I had one vehicle in the past that suffered from stinky evap air. Dealership did the ozone thing but that didn’t get the job done. They probably really needed to do a treatment like Ray does here.

[@GregorydavidMck]

It's like the way we say Geuurrrrmany up here in Chinada.. Cheers.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

I like the Toyota kit you spray through the drain Hose and then spray the second can through the cowl into the blower. Worked well for my Camry when it started to smell like gym socks

[@aaronbritt2025]

I usually don't charge labor for an air filter, if I'm doing any other work. Supposed to do the foam with the cabin filter out. You get more air flow with it out. Also, I use Febreze on the carpets and headliner.

[@StormsparkPegasus]

I've had a Model 3 for 3 years now, I've just been changing the cabin filters myself (using aftermarket HEPA filters). It was MUCH easier than I expected...I just have to take out a few clips in the passenger side floorboard, remove a panel, unscrew something, pull the filters out, put new ones in. Took me...maybe 5 minutes before I knew what I was doing. As to your question...I would be fine with them charging labor IF they asked me if I wanted to check and/or replace the filters first. Otherwise...yeah I see your point. They shouldn't be doing labor without giving you costs upfront. It's all about honesty and disclosure.

[@bagspannaren1410]

We use a product called Airco well with which we flush the evaporator clean through the cabin filter box. It’s much better than ozone.

[@charlesslack8090]

We never had any issues with dirty and stinking cabin air filters until the invention of the damn thing. Not sure how we all survived without them!

[@AKChryslertech]

At my dealership, we dont charge labor for cabin air filters and engine air filters. We only charge for the filters themselves.

[@johnt.848]

My car HAD a cabin air filter, I removed it and now the fan is more effective and cools better in the summer. I'm not afraid of a little dust or leaves and bugs getting in.

[@richardschmidt6619]

They do recommend to change the filter every year. Just like the filter on your home heating/AC unit they get dirty. The problem is where they put them. They have gotten better in the placement of them. But some makes you have to dismantle a lot of stuff to get to the filter. When I went to Auto Zone to get a replacement cabin filter for my 2020 Colorado. The counter person didn't know what he was looking for. After asking about engine size and if it was 4 or 2 wheel drive, he told me that they were out. So I went to O'Reilly. They just asked if I wanted a regular filter or a hepa filter. So asking at the auto parts store may not always be helpful.

[@TechBrewGamer]

Charcoal cabin Air Filters are the great. It makes sticks go away. Also, it stops all that debris being sucked into the coils.

[@channell11]

I worked at an oil change shop back in the early 2000s. Part of the oil change service was the labor required to check the filters, differential levels, tire pressures, top off fluids, etc. We didn't charge labor for the filter replacement-if you wanted a new one we charged the price of the filter which was based on our cost plus shop markup. Some services like serpentine belt replacement, fuel filter replacement, coolant exchange, transmission pan and filter service etc. were a flat price that included parts and labor. Some vehicles had a considerable profit margin and others we probably lost a little money on depending on the price of parts, quantity of fluids, or how big of a pain the job was. For instance, a transmission service on one car might be quick drop of the pan, filter, new gasket and fluid. Another might require removing a crossmember or transmission mount, and/or jacking up the transmission for clearance, cleaning off old RTV sealant, a more expensive parts kit, etc. That's why there was an incentive to maximize services sold because not everything was an easy moneymaker.

[@05milmachine90]

I changed our 2016 QX80 cabin filter last summer at 150k miles. I went after it because the air flow was very low and it was getting hot inside. It blows like a hurricane now.

[@kanightkanievil]

Another thing to check is the channel under the windshield on the outside. It is where the fresh air inlet is and also where the water coming off the windshield drains. If the drain hole gets blocked it can allow the water to drain inside the vehicle through the fresh air inlet sometimes leaving puddles on your floor board or just soaking your carpets and causing a bad smell.

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Some things that can affect breathing is pollen and if the filter gets damp is it can start forming mold and some molds can create bad odors and mess with your breathing. (Electro Static Charging) on some high quality air filters can attract pollen, dust and dirt particles to stick to the filter (by static cling) kind of similar to devices like a Swiffer Dust Wand or Mop used in the home that dust sticks to by static cling.

[@christopherduke8283]

This vid is so well timed for me personally as I have my own “Project Chrysler of Japan “ with rodent damage in the vent system🤦‍♂️👍

[@georgetubbs8211]

IVE USED 409 ON MINE BEFORE. ITS AMAZING THE CRAP IT REMOVES FROM THE FINS.

[@KennethLongcrier]

It's always useful to have a pair of small Vice-Grips to hang on to items like the Door-Chek piece after you thread it through the access hole...

[@stuglenn1112]

My vehicle has no cabin air filter. I actually cut small holes in the HVAC box with a Dremel tool. A small round one before the AC coil and a little bigger square one after the coil. The small round in front lets me see how dirty the coil is and spray cleaner in, I had a tad over 100K when I did this and it was unbelievably filthy and clogged. I used one of those foaming house hold cleaners. From the back side square hole I used a shop vac to blow air through the opposite way. Worked pretty well. Afterwards I duct taped up the holes. I check it again In another 100K. lol

[@Kykid78]

I didnt know my 2004 Corolla had a cabin air filter until 180k miles. It had shrunk down to 3/4 size and wasnt square anymore. Gnarly!

[@seamasrigh2162]

I change my cabin air filters yearly. My home A/C filter monthly. I'm known to smoke a cigar or two in my truck on occasion. There you go.

[@clbcl5]

This video is right up there Ray with you 30 minute video of changing the blade on your mower in the out building you sold.

[@pete4511]

Ha. Last year I purchased a 2002 Toyota 4Runner. The next day I went to Autozone to pick up oil and all the filters to service it. The book by the filter section listed a cabin air filter so I got one. After spending way too long looking for it, I did some googeling and found out that my 4Runner doesn't actually have a cabin air filter. In fact, no 3rd gen 4Runner has a cabin air filter.

[@donwyoming1936]

My 2010 Escape has a cabin air filter listed at some parts places, and no filter at others. It doesn't have one.

[@TremaineLea]

The reason you may find one listed is because you can add them aftermarket when the vehicle wasn't equipped with one. Definitely more common as an aftermarket item for off-road/4x4 type vehicles.

[@aderi31415]

@@donwyoming1936 I have a 2009 Escape and I just checked the service manual. At certain mileages it says "Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)."

[@pete4511]

@@TremaineLea The only aftermarket one I've found is a custom 3d printed contraption with a custom filter. The one at Autozone definitely isn't that. To put in the custom one, you have to remove the fan. I'll just run without.

[@patrickchavez3848]

That filter kept all that organic matter from entering your cabin so ya, they serve a purpose...in my humble, only really means anything to me, opinion. Have a great Friday all bits at Ray's Repairs!! Specially Luna!!

[@seyouma722]

Just took my 2021 GMC 3500 Denali Dully to the dealer for an oil change and they did exactly what you said about the cabin air filter. They told me the filter needed to be changed, so I said ok. I got the bill and was charged $35.00 for the filter and $25.00 for labor. Yes, they had to take the filter out to see the filter. Didn’t think about the labor charge at that time. Right now I feel stupid and cheated, thanks Ray! One issue, I didn’t ask to see the filter, my bad!

[@davesawchuk6584]

Toyota makes an excellent system cleaner. Works better than the other ones I’ve tried.

[@robertgolding]

As a heavy smoker I replace the hepa cabin filter religiously, an absolute must for any smoker.

[@bobbg9041]

5:04 on the filter question My 42 year olds acura Tl i can see getting charged to do an airfilter The pipes are really stiff new and the filter box is a pain in the ass to open up just to look. Some BMW cabin air filters are hard to get to let alone take out and look at. I never gave it any thought. What did piss me off a month after i did back brakes on my scion TC I got told by the tire store one of the rear shocks were bad, i looked at them when i did the brakes no oil leaks the bushings looked good I didn't see a problem with them and the tec didn't take me out to look. I honestly think he was trying to get me to replace them to get my factor lowering springs, i also saw them doing other work that was questnable and rotating the tires they did not balance the tires on a set of tires that cost 250 each plus labor. 19" rims on a car that stock uses a 15" or 16" rim. The suspicions so stiff on the car I'd know if a shock was bad. I could tell real fast they didn't balance the tires right the time before that. When the car has 37lbs and 39lbs in a tire with a 1.5" sidewall you can feel everything. The shocks are not loose. You pull an air filter out to look thats service, your not in business to give away work but thats still a fine line. Maybe less then normal labor rate or free with other service. Thats kind up to the shop but they should tell you up front. You should always know in advance. Who know you could swing the 15 to 20 bucks on the filter, but the shop labor rate @ 110 to 140 is more then you can afford. And for the 15 min it takes say 25 bucks labor means you can't buy food that week. You should never have a surprise charge on your bill. Thats whats wrong about that its not the labor charge, its finding out later you have to pay it on top of the filter charge. Some people are not handy and will pay you to do it. Others will diy the job. And other people never open the hood. Pointing out issues is something a shop should do but it has to be honest. If someone tells me my shock is bad I want to see it. Were talking about a tec that used a dead blow to take the wheels off the car, the wheels are magnesium And i had just painted them 3 weeks before he put it on the lift, a light hand slap took them right off. No hammer needed. Just a light palm smack.

[@jetman1979]

That is a stellar way to see if you have a filter.

[@duncanhobin8145]

Be classed as”hate crime” in the uk we said China like that to the wrong person. You have me saying Chineseiam now though😂

[@whoknows8225]

UK stands for Upper Korea?

[@solargarage]

Excellent video. For 2009-2019's Ram 1500/2500/3500's if you do not have a cabin air filter, they can be added with a quick mod if you would like to do so.

[@bobchavies]

How did you know I needed this AC video just now...🤔 Same thing with the Dodge pentastar oil cooler.... You're great, sir.

[@andrewh9629]

Hey ray. Re your mention of the ozone machine, youre right ozone can work but the most knowledgeable detailers have moved away from it as a quick fix because they are unsafe in amateur hands and also cause significant ageing of interior plastics etc from only a single treatment. 😊

[@CedroCron]

If you smell musty / moldy then you have a water standing problem in your HVAC box, or water infiltration problem into the cabin wetting the carpet / headliner etc.

[@TheJcrandazzo]

Thats correct.. Sometimes the drain hose is rotted out and leaking into the cabin flooring. good point.

[@darrellgarlough7140]

We used to take my wife's car to a national oil change place because they used Castrol and I like that oil. Every time she went there they would tell her she needed a new air filter, so I pulled it out and it was clean and I had thought I had just replaced it not long before that. Well this went on for 3 or 4 oil changes (she doesn't drive anywhere dirty), she finally told them to change it so they would quit bothering her, for 35 or so dollars. The old one still wasn't dirty, I always make her bring replaced parts home. Now we have to find a new place to change oil

[@level1804]

I use an air con bomb once a year, and change out the filter. I understand that if the evaporator gets full then it might not be as effective as spraying it, but it’s never been an issue in the years Ive used them.

[@meangene0722]

They are great.

[@deant876]

Every car/truck needs a fresh air cabin filter. Not just for making the air you breath cleaner. But it will stop alot of the larger stuff from plugging the evaporator/ heater core. To change that filter a few times a year, is way easier than pulling out a plugged heater core

[@kevinmurphy3464]

On your question, you show me dirty filters without asking me to check them. How does the “average” customer even know those are from their car/truck? Many a corrupt business will pull that kind of BS. I do my own work, but my dad always told me request the changed out parts be left in the trunk. I thought that was crazy until I actually saw a friend get charged for the parts and labor and they didn’t change a thing. Great reason to bring your business to a trusted mechanics shop and refer them to your friends. If I didn’t request something I’m not paying for it.

[@JohnBradley-ut2qi]

I agree with you 100%. That is a sham service performed by scrupulous dealers.

[@ghettsumm7949]

Cabin air filters are a must have where I'm at,.....They work well especially when marijuana and diesel fumes are everywhere! Just set the system to recirculate and the outside odors disappear!.

[@harrylumsdon6773]

For the house, i use a spray can adapter squeeze thing, can of lysol, turn ac fan on, and put can in ac duct by filter ,

[@KentuckyRanger]

FYI, I found that Poof really works well, neutralizing any odors in a car, especially smoke and pet odors.

[@RaymondEldridge-lm8dk]

Lysol disinfecting spray works fantastic

[@justenbeavers3409]

Can't tell you how many oil change techs showed me a dirty cabin air fitter when my van didn't have one. Got a bunch of free oil changes.

[@RogerM2404]

Considering that the air is blowing right into your face from about 18 " or so, I replace mine every year. Recently bought a "07 Solara and first thing changed cabin and engine air filter. Got the charcoal as well. It was littered with crud and filthy.

[@adamness9557]

Good morning ray, another wonderful video. Grandson coming by tomarrow to watch videos he missed. And help weld gate frames for his uncle's business. Along with me cutting and notching pipe. Enjoy the weekend.

[@tman1990]

Well thanks to watching your videos I also use the word Chinesium.

[@stumpy2816]

Good job Ray. Yes on the cab air filter.👍👍

[@vitorcosta8765]

“I had it, then I lost it! The story of my life.” Gets me ROFL every time. Thanks for the content Mr Ray.

[@Makeme809]

I can't believe the Jeep dealership that I use for an oil change has never said a word about my cabin filter. I changed it myself and could not believe the debris I found. Anyway, thanks for reminding me Ray. It's been a year since I changed it last.

[@GhostSniper67]

The 2010 Escalade DOES NOT have a cabin air filter but they do sell a kit to add one later, so you will not know if you have one unless you look. The previous owner or dealer may have installed the kit.

[@ianrace4066]

Hey Ray that's not always true . I have a 2006 Trailblazer SS and it doesn't have a cabin air filter GM stopped putting them in the Trailblazer and envoy and so on after 2004 but you can still buy the filter and if you really want to the airbox under the dash is still there with the door slot and screw hole but it's sealed so you have to cutout the opening then find a door from a older model and then your good.