The big selling point of EVs is low maintenance cost, right? Mostly yes, but it’s still a car with moving parts and circulating air. If you never go in for service, you may forget that the cabin air filter needs replacement at regular intervals. The quality of the in-cabin air will depend on the condition of your filter, especially when the HVAC is set to recirculate. Tesla recommends this is done every two years. I think this should be done even more regularly if the air in your car begins to stink.
In my recent video upload, I walk through the steps to DIY replace your cabin filter. The instructions apply to the Model Y & 3, and will be similar to other Teslas too.
The filter I used is an aftermarket product, you can find it here. But there are lots of other options, and you can even drop by a Tesla Service center and purchase OEM original filters for a small premium. However, I’m not certain if the OEM filters will come with the proprietary allen key to open the filter door.
My local Service center quoted me $70+ tax for parts and labor for the replacement, but I bought the filters on Amazon and did the job myself in about 15 minutes. If you’re even a little bit handy, you should be able to get this done.
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