So its that time of the year again...and was wondering if anyone on the org has found a cheaper solution than the OEM NIssan one?

If not, then does anybody have the dimension specs for our in cabin filter? I might just take those specs and walk into the local autozone and try to get the closest match for our cars...IIrc, those off the shelf filters cost like $10-$15 versus $45 from DaveB

thanks in advanced

 

I bought my OEM one off eBay for $15, just search around.

 

was it from an ebay dealer or some 3rd party?

 

ebay dealer, his name is gmansparts

 

there is a thread about someone that went to home depot and bought a big filter sheet that is used for in home filtration,..and cut it to fit dimesons,.. i think most expension "best" sheet they have is less then 20 bucks and u can make like 3 or more "filters" out of it,... just an idea if ur feeling like DIY

 

How expensive is the stock one.

 

it cost me 57 bucks for two filters @ nissan. It wasnt the cheap flimzy paper one, but it has the same microfiber filter design but with plastic mold surrounding it.

 

it cost about $45 from daveb

 

Really? I got it for $48 from the local stealership...

 

so what are you trying to say?

 

I thought Dave B's price would have been a bit better...it sure was for an o2 sensor.

 

So how often should you change it. That's a little pricey for me. Might have to buy from eBay

 

Do you not know how to read? The price is in the very 1st post.

 

READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL!

 

EOC on teh loose

 

We need that smiley here

 

Purolater makes one for other models that may fit the Maxima. It looks like it has the same dimensions but I'm not certain because I didn't measure it. If you are in Advance Auto or Pep Boys, you can look it up and check. I think it was about $12.

 

Is that Purolater filter carbon activated like the OEM filter? I'm assuming probably not but if it is that's a great price.

 

whats the difference between carbon and non carbon?

not sure what the puralator one is...but i've always heard GREAT things about puralator air and oil filters...BITOG guys rave about it all the time...the only downside is the price...

 

Sorry guys I just got my maxima. I didn't know this forum was so serious. My apologies. Didn't get a Chance to read the whole manual. Better Things to do. I thought the forum is there to get answers from experienced users.....

 

Why should we help you when you havn't tried to do your own homework.

 

Easy on the noobs, You guys are scaring them off!

 

This is SPARTA! We take only the strong and kill the weak!

 

At least he learned how to put photos in his sig.

 

Not new to forums. Just this one I am not familiar with these cars. I had a charger before buying my maxima. Not trying to **** anyone off. I stumbled on this thread and did not even know about the filter.

 

no problem...here is a link... http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=B7200-00005

also check out the forum stickys for quick answers...take about 15-30 minutes reading it and you'll learn quite alot...

 

Ok you seem to get it, you are forgiven. Just make sure to read through your ENTIRE manual.

Most of the noobs around here REFUSE to ever look for anything themselves DON'T become one of them.

 

Available from nissanpartsonline.net (Springfield, MA Nissan dealer Jerry Rome's part site. You won't find it linked to their main dealer site, probably some Nissan corporate restriction on discounting parts).

Price is $34.27 with free shipping (orders totaling $25 or more).

Their site is a little awkward to track down this part. Search by Nissan part number, 999M1-VP004 to find it. I've had trouble finding some other parts on their site. However, just dropped them a message through their link. They've been good in getting back. Usually, if it's not already in their catalog, they add it and send you the part number. Then you search by number and add to cart to order.

Have ordered a number of parts from them including brakes, exhaust, and the driver's side seat drive mechanism outlined in the Nissan TIL for dead fore-aft seat movement. Reliable quick delivery to here in CT, just down the road. Maybe a couple days longer to those farther away.

 

The OEM one is reusable...just clean it and it's like new.

 

the oem filter is not really reusable. once you clean it a couple of times, it will stay dirty.
the 3m filtrete filter at home depot is $14. you can make at least 4 car-sized filters for your max. i am on my second one, and it's working fine.
please don't ask for the dimensions. just take out your old one, put it up against the 3m filter, and cut around it.
i don't know which one works better in our cars, the oem or the 3m filtrete., but i am not spending $34 for a friggin oem filter.

 

Exactly what i said...Of course, you had the usual people in the forum hating on the idea.. In any case heres the link to my post about the filterhttp://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=508658

 

the original filter is cleanable...but not the carbon activated one you buy as replacements from nissan (which I am using)