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#1 ·
Piece of cake to install. However has anybody really noted the differences between the two part numbers and $25 (roughly) of your hard earned cash? Is it just the charcoal stuff? I am seeing similar pricing structures between STP, Fram and Purolator filters as well.

I used OEM because the website was easier to click on and add to the post.

And on a side note I pulled my battery cover to inspect the filter there and its looks pretty similar in color as the cabin filter (not white; like a dark grayish color). I doubt the battery cares about fumes. :D

Expensive filter:

Cheap Filter:
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
I am more curious about construction and why Toyota has two different part numbers (as well as Fram, STP...etc) versus outright cost.
 
Discussion starter · #19 ·
Yeah, I waited until last minute to buy before a road trip. A local dealer was willing to sell at cost of 28 versus retail of 55 (or whatever). So I got the carbon one. not the best price but WAY better than four other dealers that wouldnt play nice. one wouldnt help me without a VIN.

I could not for the life of me find an after market carbon based cabin filter in my area. lesson learned. parts for Hybrid are rare and you need to an ahead. :D