Cabin Filters.....Can they be washed? (Answer inside)

chris4x4 · 08-06-2009, 12:32 PM

Yes they can! I have washed one 4 times now.
Tap out any large debris
I fill the kitchen sink about 4" full of warm water, with 1 table spoon of dish soap. Let soak for 10 mins. Then, Rinse out with a garden hose, and let dry. I have done this succesfully 4 times, but on the 5th time, the side of the filter detached itself from the filter media.
Just an FYI

neslerrah · 08-06-2009, 12:33 PM

Great to know. Thanks!

09tacoLI · 08-06-2009, 03:22 PM

Wow no power tools involved are you feeling ok chris. I was looking for somthing like
Step 1 Use a leaf blower to get rid of the big stuff Then step 2 soak in acid then use a 1400psi power washer then bake in oven at 350deg for 5min.

Colton · 08-06-2009, 03:22 PM

Thanks Chris!

chris4x4 · 08-06-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09tacoLI

Wow no power tools involved are you feeling ok chris. I was looking for somthing like
Step 1 Use a leaf blower to get rid of the big stuff Then step 2 soak in acid then use a 1400psi power washer then bake in oven at 350deg for 5min.

Not saying I didnt try those things first.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colton

Thanks Chris!

YW.

derekabraham · 08-06-2009, 04:01 PM

Subscribing for future use.

KenpachiZaraki · 08-06-2009, 04:09 PM

So how exactly do we get to the cabin filter? just curious!

chris4x4 · 08-06-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenpachiZaraki

So how exactly do we get to the cabin filter? just curious!

I will make a video. Give me a min.

Jason'sLawnCare · 08-06-2009, 04:13 PM

thanks for the info.

Lexus Truck · 08-06-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

I will make a video. Give me a min.

chris4x4 · 08-06-2009, 04:31 PM

Video up.

rick · 08-06-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenpachiZaraki

So how exactly do we get to the cabin filter? just curious!

do the 05s have them?

tacoholic · 08-06-2009, 04:31 PM

Awesome!

MyToyTaco · 08-06-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick

remove glovebox door. i don't think the 05s have them.

my 05 didnt come with a filter, i had to put one in

Colton · 08-06-2009, 04:33 PM

So how often do we need to clean the filter?

Jason'sLawnCare · 08-06-2009, 04:35 PM

is that a ford booklet i see in the glove box? you traitor!!!!

chris4x4 · 08-06-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colton

So how often do we need to clean the filter?

When it gets dirty. I usually clean it every oil change or every other oil change. Its probably a good idea to keep an extra on hand before you try and clean it.

Colton · 08-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

When it gets dirty. I usually clean it every oil change or every other oil change. Its probably a good idea to keep an extra on hand before you try and clean it.

Alright, sounds good. Thanks again!

Yuma Taco · 08-06-2009, 07:33 PM

Thanks Chris.

Nice job.

Yuma Taco,

chris4x4 · 08-06-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason'sLawnCare

is that a ford booklet i see in the glove box? you traitor!!!!

Yes it is! Its the only thing that Ford makes well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuma Taco

Thanks Chris.

Nice job.

Yuma Taco,

08-06-2009, 12:33 PM	#2
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Colton You feelin' lucky, punk? Name: Colton Joined: May 2009, #17626 Location: Smithfield, VA Gender: Male Posts: 7,730 Future 2010 DC MGM 4x4 Automatic	So how often do we need to clean the filter? __________________ "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

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08-06-2009, 04:09 PM	#7
KenpachiZaraki TRD OR POSER!!!! Name: Big AL Joined: May 2009, #17581 Location: El Paso TX Age: 26 Gender: Dude Posts: 362 05 TRD OR POSER EDITION 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Beeyotch! ALL POSER- 8000k Headlight Bulbs,6000k Foglight Bulbs 1.5" Toytec AAL, 3" Toytec Spacer up front Fog Light Mod, Clay Mod, Zip-tie Mod, ABS off MOD!!, Dash Light MOD!, TRD OR Poser Badges!	So how exactly do we get to the cabin filter? just curious!

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