Fortunately on the 7th Gen, they fixed the mounting system and it can be changed in 2 minutes or less (most time is spent cleaning out my junk in the glove box). I am a little annoyed that the filter was $24 at the dealer. I think I'll also put together a DIY solution. I also think a good 3M filter from Home Depot cut to fit should work perfect. A $8 10x20 filter should make 2 replacements.

 

i did the diy method after 70k miles :eek3: There were A LOT of small leaves and a few dead bugs in there. I didnt notice much of a difference after changing the filters... but thats just me h:

 

I personaly dont that it would make a noticeable difference, but atleast the air would be a little cleaner and Spray some clogne on the filter it might smell a little better too inside the car

 

I replaced mine and sometimes I would still have the foul odor coming out of the AC. Is that normal for accord 98? You are right janiVI, it does not make any big difference.

 

Try spraying some Lysol into your AC system about twice a year. It kills the mold that builds up during the winter when you normally wouldn't operate the AC. (do that for each of settings: 'fresh outside air', 'recirculated inside air', 'defrost', 'heat', etc.)

Also, it helps a great deal to run the AC for a few minutes approx. once a week for that will not only help reduce any stinky (and potentially unhealthy) mold from taking up residence in your AC system, but it also lubricates the seals in the AC system. If you don't do that, your AC system's seals will dry out quicker and that's an expensive fix. The refrigerant in the AC system contains an 'oil' that is the only source of lubricant that is in contact with the seals. . .

 

Try spraying some Lysol into your AC system about twice a year. It kills the mold that builds up during the winter when you normally wouldn't operate the AC. (do that for each of settings: 'fresh outside air', 'recirculated inside air', 'defrost', 'heat', etc.)

Also, it helps a great deal to run the AC for a few minutes approx. once a week for that will not only help reduce any stinky (and potentially unhealthy) mold from taking up residence in your AC system, but it also lubricates the seals in the AC system. If you don't do that, your AC system's seals will dry out quicker and that's an expensive fix. The refrigerant in the AC system contains an 'oil' that is the only source of lubricant that is in contact with the seals. . .