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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
Fummins (07-08-2019)
Great point! The Mirage cabin filter seems smaller than most! I changed mine @ 20,000 miles or so, & it was dirtier than I expected.
Not that I have an opinion on things. I may recommend going cheap on cabin air filters and changing it more often vs. expensive and leaving them in to long. Just using RockAuto.com as a reference guide, they have 5 options that range from $5.33 to $17.43. I am using the cheap one now. I bought a few more cheap ones the next time I did an order for something else (custom seat covers). I don't mind tossing a cheap cabin air filter more often.
I ordered better quality engine air filters, however. I must care about my engine more than my lungs? I don't think cabin air filters need to be that great unless you are allergic to everything or something?
Pinch the side of the glovebox in & drop it down.
Pull the black cover off the cabin filter & pull it out.
Very simple check. Spent more time cleaning out my glovebox than changing the filter.
It's definitely easy to do and I've used both higher quality filters and cheap ones. It doesn't take long for them to get plugged up with bugs, dust and if you live in hot humid areas (mold). If I lived in the South I'd be checking it every six months or so. You're right about it taking more time to empty the glove box than it is to actually remove the filter. One of the things I love about the Mirage. You can actually do the normal maintenance items yourself.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
I just buy the cheapie ones and replace them more often since it is so easy.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cabin-A-C-A...5.c10#viTabs_0
I bought 4 last time and changed my co-workers G4 filter also.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
Dirk Diggler (07-07-2019)
This how I shop for products like this, & it's totally legal!
I start with websites like rockauto.com or autozone.com. I am looking at their price somewhat, but I am also getting the proper filter numbers. These sites have you select your vehicle. Thus, the only products they show you are products that fit your car. There may be mistakes, but these companies are pretty good. I prefer rockauto.com, because they somewhat rate their products better.
Then I take that filter number, & I look for that particular filter on Amazon, ebay, or Walmart. Or just do a google search of it and see what comes up? Sometimes, I just end buying it from rockauto.com or autozone.com. It depends who has the best price. I like recliner shopping!
A Mirage cabin air filter is a pretty flimsy part. It shouldn't cost a lot of money. In your case, you have two Mirages in a way. If shipping isn't free, but a few extra and make it worthwhile. If you haven't look up parts for a Mirage on a site like rockauto.com, give it a try. It's very simple, & you don't have to figure which part # is right. They do that for you.
RockAuto.com cabin air filter choices -
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ir+filter,6832
AutoZone.com cabin air filter choice -
https://www.autozone.com/filters-and...bin-air-filter
I searched for my 2017 Mirage above.
Last edited by Mark; 07-07-2019 at 12:35 AM.
Dirk Diggler (07-07-2019)