Why replace the Airconditioner filter?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by windstrings, Jun 23, 2006.

  1. windstrings

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    why replace a filter that can just be tapped clean and ran under gentle water to clean as good as new?

    Seems like I read somewhere if your gonna do that.. try not to run the air until its dry or you could tear it.
     
    #1 windstrings, Jun 23, 2006
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    I think you are right unless it really gets full of crud. Maybe a new one every few years and just clean it between times?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tumbleweed @ Jun 23 2006, 03:22 PM) [snapback]276019[/snapback]</div>

    Hey.. Hi tumbleweed.. long time no see or hear!...

    It funny they just don't make them to clean, but they try to make them as fragile as they can so you buy more.

    Maybe I'll just make my own when this one wears out.
     
    #3 windstrings, Jun 23, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(windstrings @ Jun 23 2006, 03:02 PM) [snapback]276014[/snapback]</div>
    I had the same thought when I replaced mine a few weeks ago. I tried to clean the old filter with compressed air which just blew the bugs out. I then washed it with Fantastic and put it back in the car to dry out. It is made of pretty tough stuff, no problem with tearing it. Don't think I will be buying new filters anymore.
     
    #4 seasalsa, Jun 23, 2006
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