Last week I posted a thread about locating the low pressure inlet on my A/C. I was considering checking in and maybe adding freon due to a lack of cooling power. I "thought" I had also noticed a reduction in blower power/volume but wasn't sure. In the midst of all that I found threads about the cabin filter. So...I decided to look at and then replace mine.

HOLY GUACOMOLE! The difference is indescribable. It is 95 or so degrees here today. Previously, I would have had to have it on 3rd blower setting and the temp on 52...and still be a little warm. Now, I had to just now turn it down to the lowest blower setting and the temp up to 66...it was freezing me.

My filter was filthy, so your experience may vary, but I'd recommend that everyone that hasn't changed or checked theirs lately to do so. It is very easy to pull out -- heck, if you aren't sure if it needs to be changed, just turn it on without the filter for 5 minutes just to check.

My filter was only $25.

Its like I have a new car.

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1994 C280, dark green metallic
105k miles

1991 190E 2.6, Black
191,500 miles
(sold to another forum member)

2003 Chevy Tahoe LT, Redfire Metallic
105k miles

1989 Mustang GT Cobra Convertible
43k miles

Replacing the filter is a regular maintenance item.

Amazing how much crap they trap.

Jim

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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles
95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles
94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles
85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles

Had my 60k and 90k services at the dealer. They tried to sell me everything from shelf-stretchers to performance Fetzer valves -- but never once mentioned the cabin filter.

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1994 C280, dark green metallic
105k miles

1991 190E 2.6, Black
191,500 miles
(sold to another forum member)

2003 Chevy Tahoe LT, Redfire Metallic
105k miles

1989 Mustang GT Cobra Convertible
43k miles

Yes, and not changing them is a sure way to burn out the blower regulator.

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A Dalton

Jim,

I have been unable to remove the glove box from my '02 E320 to access the dust filters. All attaching hardware is out, but I can't pop the tab on the back of the box from locating slot. I've been told there is a tab and slot.

Any tricks you can send my way?

Thanks Wray

Where would that be on a 126?

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1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

I don't think the W126's had one, did they?

See this thread.

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Steven Harrison

1993 300E2.8 - 196K
2001 E320 4MATIC - 86K

Well, thanks for clearing that up. I think my Lincoln has one, but it's a '98. I was hoping to boost my cooling power with just a filter change. I guess I'll just have to have it recharged . . . .

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

A/C filter on my w210 E320 997 also was replaced 1 month ago when I bought the car.
I cannot agree more!
The old filter is was indeed beyond dirty.The quality of airconditioning after the replacement is rewarding. I made sure my friends ;ownersof MB were aware of this.

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Omar
UAE
1997 silver , Avantgarde
E320 W210
101000 km