I replaced my Cabin Air Filter yesterday. I originally special ordered an aftermarket one from Advance Auto Parts. It was a Fram Fresh Breeze #CF10140. I wanted one that would remove some of the smells that I get from in local farming community. Basically a filter that uses the benefits of baking soda and activated charcoal to absorb odors.

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Unfortunately it DID NOT fit. It appears that ALL of Advance Auto Part's numbers are incorrectly cross referenced to the Cabin Air Filters for the 2009+ Maxima. Even a normal (just filter only) cabin air filter that they had in the store was not the correct size. (It was much smaller)

After further investigation online, I also found that at the the Fram website http://www.fram.com/ it also incorrectly lists the CF10140 as fitting the 2009+ Maximas.

I eventually had to go to the dealer and get the OEM non-odor eliminating filter for $17 and some change.

To save anyone the time it takes the Nissan Parts Guy to do his cross referencing. The Nissan Part Number is 27277-JA00A

If anyone has successfully found an aftermarket Cabin Air Filter with additional odor prevention features that actually fits the 2009+ Maximas, please post the Brand/Model Number/Price/Place of Purchase here.

 

Thanks for your business, please send pics when you get them mounted.

MCD

 

We have some other alternatives that will work for your 09'-10' Maxes, PM for more details.

 

It seems that every time a completely new generation vehicle comes out, it takes parts suppliers a year or two (sometimes three) to get the replacement part numbers right. This breakdown is directly attributable to two factors: #1 - Laziness by all sides, and #2 - Total incompetance by all sides.

If it makes us feel better, this parts number breakdown began just about the time Henry Ford decided to add headlamps to his Model T. The parts manager missed the change because he had his head pressed against his old tube-type Silvertone radio trying to hear if Ty Cobb could steal second base against Pie Traynor. Parts numbers have been screwed up ever since.

And this certainly takes some of the fun out of owning a new generation car. Shame.

 

I think the proper part number should be # CF10550 for the Fram and the 7th Gen.

I cross referenced the Nissan 27277-JA00A and found that the 2007-2008 3.5L Altima uses the same Nissan Filter.

27277-JA00A NISSAN ALTIMA 2007-2008

 

I will file away that new Fram Number and check it out the next time. It seems they are always happen to return a special order item when their database is screwed up and gives me the wrong item.

You are correct on the OEM Nissan filter also cross referencing with the Altimas. When I was picking my OEM replacement up, the parts guy had also mentioned that.

 

I bought that air filter at wal mart first then realized it didnt fit, so I went to autozone and I was also shown the same incoorect size. I'll just have to go to the dealer for now

 

Which number was that?
The CF10550 or CF10140 ?

 

The 101040 I don't have the box with me but it ended with a 40 any suggestions from anyone with the same problem?

 

You could special order the 10550 and be our Guinea Pig.

 

You need the CF10550

 

these are some nice rims

 

Wish I had the moola for some nice rims!

 

sick lookin max! I got the same one white too but 09. havin trouble gettin the tail lights off so i can put the tint on myself. maybe u could help me out? also what size tires u have?

 

You dont need to take them off to tint them, just get something thin enough that can get in that little groove between the body and tailights, taking them off would actually make it harder to tint because it would be alot harder to cut the extra film.

 

the film came pre-cut from lamin-x.com. I only want to tint the red part of the lights. still think i should do it on the car?

 

Just ordered a set of Vossen VVS-085 black/machined with black lips.. 20x9's all around from MC Design Whips. They gave me a GREAT deal, far cheaper than anywhere else I could find online. I'll post pics once I get them. So far I HIGHLY recommend MCDesignWhips communication is fantastic and their prices are hard to beat. Stay posted...

 

Hmmm pre-cut, that would make it even easier to tint, but since you only want the red part tinted, you should just try to as accurate as possible tape the pre-cuts to the tailights, and with a marker try to mark the are you don't need (reverse tailights) then cut them with a knife or sumthing carefully. Its ok to do em on the car man, thats how everyone does them, jus go on youtube, there are plenty of videos on how to tint tailights,Here is a very good one, that is shows in detail http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4pjTCwQgnM
If you need any more help, jus tell me.

 

In for pixs! Love the 085, my favorite Vossen wheels!

 

thanks a lot for the help. Really appreciate u lookin out. Im gonna check out that video n jus gonna wait til it warms up a lil more here in NY. the directions say it should be at least 70 degress outside. thanks again!

 

i just place order in for TSW Jarama black 20x8.5 with 245-35-29 goodyear eagle tires post up pics soon as i get em installed


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heres a link of the picture what you guys think will it look cool i like it but now not sure if i should of got chrome lol i think i did well i just need order springs should have it dropped around may.
http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?i...rama+%2D+Black

 

No problem man, I live in NY too. Let me know how it goes and if you start having trouble.

 

will do! I'll also post some pics after its done. Hopefully it'll be by the weekend. thanks again!

 

No problem, yea pics will be great, keep me posted.

 

I love how 22's look on the new max , I have 20's on mine but am def looking 2 upgrade!!http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=16620

 

FedEx should be delivering them tomorrow!!! I can't wait, I havn't bought wheels in years. Shipping was absurdly fast, once again, MCDesignWhips gets an A++ in my book!

 

Here's a little taste of things to come, I have to say that I took my time deciding what wheels to get, and I absolutly made the right decision... they should be on the car by this time next month...

 

i would say you made a great choice as well...i can't wait to see how they look on your max

 

They say the shoes make the suit!

 

 

Im thinking of 22" staggered, 9.5 front and 10.5 rear. Would the 9.5 in the front be too much being that the Max is front wheel drive? Do anyone here has 22x9.5 on the front?

 

why next month? get those things mounted up and put on haha I couldn't wait more than a day to have my 20 inch giovannas put on once they came in

 

Haha, believe me I wish I could put them on now - It's a tease having 20's sitting in my living room... soon enough though - I'm getting the tires for my birthday at the end of May...

 

just got my tsw mounted they are 20s i need drop it asap that should get done later this month ima try add couple other things like roof wing maybe spoiler and im tryn get the grill blacked out with nissan left chrome dat should get done later this month also my bday present to me lol haha what you guys think

 

they will be worth the wait, I will be waiting too and can't wait to see how sick it looks once they are on

 

Im looking to put 22's on my 09 max. The only problem is that all these companies that guarantee a fit wont guarantee the 22's. I dont want to order a set of rims and tires and shipped jus for them not to fit n deal w a hassle if I had to send em back. I know plenty of ppl have them and was jus wonder what size rims (22x9, 22x10 etc.) and tires fit the best w/ out rubbing? Appreciate the help as always!

good luck kadaf. Wish i could help u out. Those rims r def tight though... N Annino those r hot rims too. I was thinkin about machined black ones but not too sure how they would look in person compared to the dolled up pics. Def lookin good. Thanks for the pics

 

Thanks guys, I can't wait to get them on... And these aren't dolled up pics - just the wheel sitting on a piece of cardboard in front of the fwd wheel lol. I can tell you, they look absolutly gorgeous in person, pictures don't do them justice.

 

I was talkin about the pics on the websites that show them all dolled up. I was saying it was nice to see a real life pic. so thanks for that. N theyre def lookin good cuz I may be leaning towards that look now. good choice..

 

 

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