Cabin Filter - never knew I had one

[Freedom]

I highly recommend that everyone join an online forum for their car - make and model. You learn SO much on there and many things are posted with step by step photos for DIY.

You will also find links to lower cost replacement items -- we can get the 2008 Prius cabin air filter for half price at one dealership in Georgia, and they offer free shipping! The local dealership charges $75 to replace your cabin air filter (filter included), when I can buy it for $10 and do it myself in less than 5 minutes.

And there are many tips on increasing gas mileage, explanations of what tires to get, after market improvements to your vehicle, just terrific stuff. Also a great place to go, to post if you are having a problem, they can narrow it down for you.

Glad you found and changed your filter, Candace!

[Catty1]

I knew it was a type of air filter, but seems to be referred to as just a 'cabin filter' around here. NO mechanic had ever mentioned it to me - I didn't know they existed!

And yes, Googling a car problem or joining a forum is a great idea. There are many things that are easily DIY!

[Pinot's Mom]

I never knew about that, either; it very well may help with the windshield film issue! Thanks!

[Taz_Zoee]

I knew about the cabin air filter. But I didn't know it was the cause, or could help with the film on the inside of the windshield. I'll have to ask the boyfriend about that. Or figure it out myself. Because I just had a big issue with the inside of the window. If the sun hit it just right I was blind for a moment. I cleaned it with vinegar and water mixed together in a spray bottle. Worked great! But now I see a small triangle where I missed a spot.