370z air conditioner filters question

JohnYu · 07-24-2015, 12:47 PM

Getting bad smells from my ac recently, I was thinking it is time to get the air filters replace , have not done anything since I bought my car , it has been almost 3 years ,I looked up online about ac air filter and couldn't find any brand which is match for 370z and I took my car to the dealership to see if they have any stock air filter that I can buy , but they told me Z car doesn't come with the air filter, there is no way I can replace a new one , is that real ? I mean really ? If it is so , what I am going to deal with the the bad smells from air conditioner?

Spooler · 07-24-2015, 12:53 PM

I have one in my 12' Nismo. Just changed it last weekend. What year is your Nismo?

NoHyperbole · 07-24-2015, 01:01 PM

I think the 2009 370Zs are not equipped with cabin air filters from the factory, but I believe you can install one anyway.

kenchan · 07-24-2015, 01:02 PM

ck if ur drain tube is blocked..

run a/c all the time.

mishuko · 07-24-2015, 01:08 PM

my 12' comes with an air filter. mentioned a musky smell to my shop they took it out and showed it to me. damn it was disgustingly dirty.

they swapped it out the next visit.... clean smell again

FPenvy · 07-24-2015, 01:09 PM

the RA-141 says it's 12.7 x 11.2 x 1.5 inches

kenchan · 07-24-2015, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

my 12' comes with an air filter. mentioned a musky smell to my shop they took it out and showed it to me. damn it was disgustingly dirty.

they swapped it out the next visit.... clean smell again

u sure it was just the filter? unless it was moldy it's usually the evaporator getting flooded or old water getting moldy.

trick is to leave your climate control on at all times to run a/c. winter, put car in defog mod. i never encounter such smells.

mishuko · 07-24-2015, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

u sure it was just the filter? unless it was moldy it's usually the evaporator getting flooded or old water getting moldy.

trick is to leave your climate control on at all times to run a/c. winter, put car in defog mod. i never encounter such smells.

i'm pretty sure it was the filter. it did look like it was a bit mouldy but didn't inspect it too deeply.... just a big nope don't change! i've driven about 5k miles since the swap and haven't noticed any musky smell.

but serious question... what is this defog mode you speak of? i hope it's not like blinker fluid because

kenchan · 07-24-2015, 01:32 PM

defog aka defrost mode. i keep the hvac in that mode + blow to floor usually in the winter. keeps the compressor running to keep the system circulated and run drier.

mishuko · 07-24-2015, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

defog aka defrost mode. i keep the hvac in that mode + blow to floor usually in the winter. keeps the compressor running to keep the system circulated and run drier.

mmm i'll try that out this fall before she goes to sleep

NoHyperbole · 07-24-2015, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

the RA-141 says it's 12.7 x 11.2 x 1.5 inches

That's the size of the box.

kenchan · 07-24-2015, 02:18 PM

ck the diy section for the available micron filters i suppose..

Trips · 07-24-2015, 02:19 PM

Had to dust this off.

DIY: Adding In-Cabin air filter to the 370Z

JohnYu · 07-24-2015, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I have one in my 12' Nismo. Just changed it last weekend. What year is your Nismo?

My is 2012 , is the filter located at glove box area?

JohnYu · 07-24-2015, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHyperbole

I think the 2009 370Zs are not equipped with cabin air filters from the factory, but I believe you can install one anyway.

Here are two options:

OEM:
27277 1EA0B (7.875" W X 8.5" L X .75" H)

Aftermarket - ATP:
RA 141 (7.875" W X 8.5" L X .75" H)

People have used other brands and sizes, but the ATP RA 141 is an exact match for the OEM size.

Thanks

07-24-2015, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnYu Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 92 Drives: nismo 370 Rep Power: 12	370z air conditioner filters question Getting bad smells from my ac recently, I was thinking it is time to get the air filters replace , have not done anything since I bought my car , it has been almost 3 years ,I looked up online about ac air filter and couldn't find any brand which is match for 370z and I took my car to the dealership to see if they have any stock air filter that I can buy , but they told me Z car doesn't come with the air filter, there is no way I can replace a new one , is that real ? I mean really ? If it is so , what I am going to deal with the the bad smells from air conditioner?

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,518 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	I have one in my 12' Nismo. Just changed it last weekend. What year is your Nismo? Last edited by Spooler; 07-24-2015 at 12:58 PM.

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NoHyperbole Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 216 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 11	I think the 2009 370Zs are not equipped with cabin air filters from the factory, but I believe you can install one anyway. Last edited by NoHyperbole; 05-01-2016 at 05:41 PM.

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Had to dust this off. DIY: Adding In-Cabin air filter to the 370Z JARblue and Merv like this. __________________

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	ck if ur drain tube is blocked.. run a/c all the time.

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mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9434	my 12' comes with an air filter. mentioned a musky smell to my shop they took it out and showed it to me. damn it was disgustingly dirty. they swapped it out the next visit.... clean smell again

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	defog aka defrost mode. i keep the hvac in that mode + blow to floor usually in the winter. keeps the compressor running to keep the system circulated and run drier.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	ck the diy section for the available micron filters i suppose..