Toyota Camry Air Filters
Air filters are an important part of your Toyota Camrys overall functionality. Replacing your intake and cabin filters are relatively easy tasks that will improve your car’s efficiency and the air that is being supplied into the cabin. With a variety of air filters to choose from, selecting the right air filters for your Camry is simple.
How many air filters should a Toyota Camry have?Most vehicles, such as the Toyota Camry, will have at least two different air filters. One will be for your engine compartments air intake systems while the other will be your cabin air. Both are fairly simple to replace.
Why should you change your Toyota Camry air filters?Most people know to replace air filters on common home appliances like furnaces, AC units, or their HVAC system. This is necessary to prevent dirt, debris, and mold from building up and forming. If not replaced, they will become caked in debris and can lower the quality of your air while driving up cost. Vehicles work the same way.
What is the difference between cabin and air intake filters?Both types serve the same general purpose of filtering out harmful debris, but they serve different parts of the vehicle.
- The air intake systems filter is responsible for the prevention of debris in the engine of your Camry. It is generally located in a sealed box in the bay. Replacement negligence can lead to buildup, which reduces airflow, increases strain as well as fuel consumption. Additionally, filtering the intake system helps to eliminate exhaust fumes from entering the cabin.
- The cabin filter on a Camry is generally located in the rear of the glove box behind an access panel. It is the second line of defense for preventing exhaust fumes. It also serves to remove dust, pollen, and allergens from the air before it enters the cabin. Without periodic replacement, it can cause your car to take on an unpleasant musty smell.
A replacement for both the intake systems and the cabin should be installed periodically. Your Toyota Camry manual can give an estimate, but here are some common figures.
- Your cabin should be changed every 20,000-30,000 miles, or once per year.
- Filters for your air intake systems should be replaced more often than the cabin, every 15,000 miles at most. If you frequently drive in dusty conditions, it may need to be replaced more often.
Both the air intake systems and cabin versions are usually broken down by the model year of your Camry. For the engine intake, there is often an additional breakdown of engine liter size. Knowing this information will allow you to choose the right filter.