alexb76

When do you guys typically change Air and Pollen filters? stick to Porsche's recommendations or earlier?

LlBr

What I do? In the Spring or whenever I really get into detailing the car I yank the filter and carefully blow it off with compressed air then put it back in. Never actually replaced one. Gee. Maybe I should replace it, huh?

Fin Fever

where is it located?

alexb76

Air filter $30, Pollen $60... guess you gotto see if it's worth it.

Clogged Air Filter definitely affects performance. Not sure if blowing air can determine how much filteration is affected. I might inspect this spring and change if too dirty.

997, esq

You can get a quality charcoal filter OEM online for not much money. It's an easy job, and worth doing every 1-2 yrs.

uzj100

Cabin air filter inside front compartment, adjacent the battery. Air filter is in the engine compartment.

Edgy01

I've been told that to do that is not a good idea (by a mechanic). In the grand scheme of things they're not that expensive.

As with many things, the determination is "it depends." If you live in a sheltered area you can go longer. If you're out here in the midst of ash-fall (like I am) you need to probably do it every 12-18 months.

uzj100

That can accumulate mold. Just change it out.

Edgy01

I'll have to ask my mechanic why he recommends against reverse blowing them out. I know he doesn't make a dime on whether more are sold or not, and he usually gives really good advice.

kosmo

is it located in the cabin for the trunk?

utkinpol

trunk, under passenger side plastic panel next to the battery, almost under windshield. you`ll need to unscrew plastic arm that holds it in place and to push that filter in carefully may require some effort. but it is simple enough.

uzj100

Where's Ben when we need him See post #6 above.

Edgy01

Joe--You will have to become the new "enforcer" because in Rennlist's infinite wisdom, they got rid of the last one.

LlBr

These pollen filter sukkers aren't cheap!

Air filter for engine is 1/2 the cost.

FYI, Suncoastmotorsports.com is the source show here.

Bijan

For those with 997.2:

Air Filter Kit $ 58.95
Replacement filters (includes the left and right cone filter) for 2009+ Carrera or Carrera S models.

Filters are Genuine Porsche Parts.