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YOUR RESEARCHHow much will a dealer charge to change the cabin filter?
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The reason I ask is that I told the indy today that I saw no mention of the RMS being changed on the invoice.
How much will a dealer charge to change the cabin filter?
Use since i didn't want
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Actually the special part is that I spent close to 2 years tracking down all OEM individual aero parts used since I didn't want to spend $6k on a new aero kit.
How much will a dealer charge to change the cabin filter?
Replace cabin filter
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Considering I was having allot of other work done during a PPI, I didn't put allot of thought into an indy tech offering to replace the cabin filter.
How much will a dealer charge to change the cabin filter?
Replace rms, he said he will
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My issue is that when I spoke to the tech doing the work before he started I asked him if he would change the RMS, he said he will check it and he gave me the impression that if it looks good, it is better to leave it undisturbed (though he never quite used those words).
How much will a dealer charge to change the cabin filter?
Replace rms, he said he will
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My issue is that when I spoke to the tech doing the work before he started I asked him if he would change the RMS, he said he will check it and he gave me the impression that if it looks good, it is better to leave it undisturbed (though he never quite used those words).
How much will a dealer charge to change the cabin filter?
Use since i didn't want
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Actually the special part is that I spent close to 2 years tracking down all OEM individual aero parts used since I didn't want to spend $6k on a new aero kit.
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Use those words)
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My issue is that when I spoke to the tech doing the work before he started I asked him if he would change the RMS, he said he will check it and he gave me the impression that if it looks good, it is better to leave it undisturbed (though he never quite used those words).
How much will a dealer charge to change the cabin filter?
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If they charge you ANY labor (unless that's the only thing they did), you got robbed.
SRP for the Porsche filter is ~$90.00 (w/ carbon), ~$50 (no carbon).
Ok thanks, I don't feel too bad. It was $56 for the cabin filter. It was an indy doing allot of work on a car I just bought. I couldn't even look at the receipt for 2 weeks without feeling sick.
I finally went through it today and noticed they charged me twice for a fuel filter ($54 ea). I called and when he pulled the invoice he immediately said they made a mistake and will credit it off but of course it made me suspicious of all the line items.
I had the IMS replaced with the LN. Is there anyway to tell if the RMS was replaced? (I am expecting there isn't). The reason I ask is that I told the indy today that I saw no mention of the RMS being changed on the invoice. When they were doing the IMS, I called and asked if they would be changing the RMS, the owner said yes we always change it when we do the IMS. My issue is that when I spoke to the tech doing the work before he started I asked him if he would change the RMS, he said he will check it and he gave me the impression that if it looks good, it is better to leave it undisturbed (though he never quite used those words). Now fast forward to todays fuel filter double shot, the owner thinks that they meant to write RMS seal (and not fuel again on the invoice).
I have faith that they did a good job and they have lots of positive reviews on the forums, but I can't help but have some reservations about using them again. I'm not sure I'll ever really know if the RMS was changed.
My dealer replaces this and similar items at no extra charge as part of a service as long as I have the parts in the car and bought them from the dealer.
This includes cabin air filter, light bulbs, clutch and a brake switches, plastic under body or trunk panels, front or rear lid struts, blowing the trash out of the radiator ducts, etc.
There is a limit. I mean if you have a full set of light bulbs, and a new cabin filter, all lid struts, the dealer/service manager or tech will likely balk.
But within reason the techs will do these things like during an oil/filter service.
A couple of dozen fresh donuts say once or twice a year helps too. In spite of all the vitriol techs have aimed at them they are only human (oh yes they are!) and like sweet and deep fried foods just like we do.
For clarity, I was just questioning the price of the filter while your car is in for service at the dealer. I paid $56 for the filter itself which seems about right. There was no installation charge.
Some owners have more money than sense
about $10 for the filter here
https://importecautoparts.com/parts/...2%20219%2002/3
and 10 mins of your time here
http://www.c-speedr.com/howto/996cab...6cabfilter.php
Time for me to once again smash my head against a wall.
Great information that doesn't address the original poster's request in any way whatsoever. The question wasn't "how cheaply can I buy a cabin filter." The question was "How much will a dealer charge to change the cabin filter," and you know darn well no dealer is going to price a cabin filter @ $10.
Mahle filter on Pelican is $7.50 + shipping. Mann carbon ~$18. Porsche markup for carbon is crazy .... I think the carbon option on the new car was a $400 adder (for a ~$10 increase in filter cost !). I'm not sure they even supply a tube of vaseline for your $40/$400 adder on the carbon option - just in case you had doubt that you were really being scre*ed ....
Considering I was having allot of other work done during a PPI, I didn't put allot of thought into an indy tech offering to replace the cabin filter. But thanks for the words of encouragement, very helpful.
I never replaced the one on the boxster since the top was always down. It didn't make sense to replace it.
This one i'll replace since i'll use more year round.
As much as you would like to try and turn this thread into another DIY'er bashfest, the real point should be that if your going to own a 996 you would be wise to educate yourself about the model to prevent being a vicitm of a Dealer or Indy shops unscrupulous practices.
People that have no facts on which to base their opinions usually result to insults, name calling, and personal attacks.
Once again, Hurdi, me , and others are the dummies because we dare to disagree, right?
The point of the thread was to answer the OP's question, which was done with labor rates and the list price for OEM parts, which is what a dealer is going to install. You and Hurdi felt it necessary to essentially suggest that only idiots pay list price for a part, and then continued on by contradicting this point by bringing up the "these cars are cheap to maintain" thread.
So which is it, KrazyK? Are you right because these cars are so expensive to maintain, or are you right because you and Hurdigurdiman are so skilled at finding and installing incredibly inexpensive parts?
^^^^ It's a wash for KK since he does the labor himself but changes oil every 200 miles or 1 month, whichever comes first. As for the cabin filter, I believe it's everytime he waxes his undriven and garaged car every 4 or so car washes.
Thanks, nothing special. Just a factory mk1 aero kitted car.
Actually the special part is that I spent close to 2 years tracking down all OEM individual aero parts used since I didn't want to spend $6k on a new aero kit.
As much as I enjoy your abuse, I must admit that both of your MKI's look fantastic. I especially like the wing on SD's. It looks like a GT3 wing and the early GT3's were awesome looking.
I didn't realize sd_boxster had the same car as me minus the rear MK2 GT3 wing since I normally have avatars and signatures turned off. LOL
KK, I gotta be able to pick on someone since I didn't have a brother growing up and who else except someone that is certifiably KRAZY.
Thanks for the compliment but your car should outlast all of ours in both mechanicals and looks. I think you know why...
I dont know why but the MKI`s look awesome with aero kits compared to the MKII's. Theres got to be a way to convert the MKI into an early GT3. I know the engines different but you could copy the suspension and body.
Yes, you too SP. Awesome MKI.
KK- what ever you are taking, tell you're Dr it's the right combo....
I noticed
as for me, am on not taking anything - including st!t from Pete about my GT2 parts --- OK well..maybe a little
But.......I just bought some Gt2 brake ducts. Hope they fit. Also picked up some GT3 frt / rear sways. Looking for the taretts too. Looks like the rear sway is the same as on my X74 (ROW M030 sways) but the current one is not adjustable.
Mann (OEM) cabin filter $13 shipped on Amazon... Probably takes 15 minutes the first time figuring out how to remove the panel, and less than five minutes from then on...
Mann-Filter CU 3360 Cabin Filter for select Porsche models : Amazon.com : Automotive
Mann-Filter CU 3360 Cabin Filter for select Porsche models : Amazon.com : Automotive
Or splurge for the carbon activated filter for $19 shipped.
Mann-Filter CUK 3360 Cabin Filter With Activated Charcoal for select Porsche models : Amazon.com : Automotive
Mann-Filter CUK 3360 Cabin Filter With Activated Charcoal for select Porsche models : Amazon.com : Automotive
But $100 or so from a dealer is probably fair
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