giddyup Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 I've had my Mitsu Triton 8 years and never had the aircon filter changed. Is that something that would be done on a regular service or would you need to ask? Can't say I've ever seen a bill for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted May 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2023 The filter on mine was partially blocked after 6 years of use. My normal service guy took the whole thing to pieces and cleaned it out. Took him quite a time and he charged an extra 200 Baht in top of his normal 500. No problem since. I think that there is no need to replace it unless the aircon is very old. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golden Triangle Posted May 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2023 Ours ( Unimaster ) has a fine gauze mesh filter which I remove every now & then then rinse under a running tap, leave in the sun for 15 minutes to dry, and replace, the landlady has organised for the installers to come and service every 6 months or so, works for me ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted May 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2023 Never. Most have a fine filter that is easy to access, and only needs to be rinsed with a shower head, or toilet spray gun. It should be done every 2 weeks, or else you are subjecting yourself to a higher level of particulate matter than you need to. Also, have an AC guy take the whole thing apart every 6 months for a deep cleaning, and have him check the freon. Basic maintenance. Your AC will thank you for it. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted May 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2023 Just find it and clean it. But after 8 years, I reckon the fan will be encrusted with stuff that you don't want to breathe... Proper A/C cleaning is recommended every 6 months, and that isn't just a money spinner.... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BenStark Posted May 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Never. Most have a fine filter that is easy to access, and only needs to be rinsed with a shower head, or toilet spray gun. It should be done every 2 weeks, or else you are subjecting yourself to a higher level of particulate matter than you need to. Also, have an AC guy take the whole thing apart every 6 months for a deep cleaning, and have him check the freon. Basic maintenance. Your AC will thank you for it. Seems every poster in this thread has read comprehension issues. I doubt the OP has a Mitsubishi Triton hanging on the wall of his bedroom Edited May 14, 2023 by BenStark 3 1 1 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marin Posted May 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, BenStark said: Seems every poster in this thread has read comprehension issues. I doubt the OP has a Mitsubishi Triton hanging on the wall of his bedroom Exactly... I am dying laughing.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 11 minutes ago, BenStark said: Seems every poster in this thread has read comprehension issues. I doubt the OP has a Mitsubishi Triton hanging on the wall of his bedroom Funny, yeh, I missed that........... OP, I could be wrong here, but does your Triton actually have an A/C filter...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 On my Isuzu truck have changed it twice in six years it was showed to me first of how dirty it was they are 450.baht now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenStark Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) As far as I'm aware, every car that has aircon has a filter, and should be changed regularly. Usually 20 to 40.000 km. It not only filters the air, it also protects the evaporator from damage. Most cars it can be done easily. For my truck it cost 120 baht for OEM filter on Lazada https://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=mitsubishi triton cabin filter Edited May 14, 2023 by BenStark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiDIY Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 in thailand air has lot of dust good idea to change cabin filter 20000 km video to show your cabin filter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Mine is changed at every service, ( Ford Ranger). so that is 50,000km on average. I also remove it and blow it out every three months, maybe not needed but is a habit I picked up in Saudi Arabia. I believe nearly all filters are situated behind the glove compartment nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchcat Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 32 minutes ago, BenStark said: As far as I'm aware, every car that has aircon has a filter, and should be changed regularly. Usually 20 to 40.000 km. It not only filters the air, it also protects the evaporator from damage. Most cars it can be done easily. For my truck it cost 120 baht for OEM filter on Lazada https://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=mitsubishi triton cabin filter And what about the removal and reinstallation costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 In my pickup, I change it myself every 6 months. Replacement filter is Bt.200 and takes a few minutes... drop out the glovebox and it slides out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauptmannUK Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Mostly they can be changed by the customer themselves - usually under the passenger side of the glovebox. On one or two cars it may be more involved - e.g. Ford Focus are a pig - have to loosen fusebox assembly.. If you drive with A/C on Recirc they don't get too dirty - change every couple of years. If you are switched to outside air intake then change every year/10k km. Put the new filter in the correct way around (air flow direction will be marked on the side of the filter). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 2 hours ago, spidermike007 said: Never. Most have a fine filter that is easy to access, and only needs to be rinsed with a shower head, or toilet spray gun. It should be done every 2 weeks, or else you are subjecting yourself to a higher level of particulate matter than you need to. Also, have an AC guy take the whole thing apart every 6 months for a deep cleaning, and have him check the freon. Basic maintenance. Your AC will thank you for it. You know I'm talking about the car aircon? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 For car aircon filters in Thailand, I would change every 10-15,000 KMs depending on environment. Blocked filters will reduce airflow and cooling and put extra stress on items such as the fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, soi3eddie said: For car aircon filters in Thailand, I would change every 10-15,000 KMs depending on environment. Blocked filters will reduce airflow and cooling and put extra stress on items such as the fan. Some of the responders are going to be utterly confused how you can get 10-15,000 km from the AC in your house !!!! ???? Changing the car AC filter is not something I’ve ever considered... definitely worth considering IMO. Slightly off topic - but we also have a Xiaomi Air-purifier in the Car... pretty moot if we don't change the Air-filter I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Changing the car AC filter is not something I’ve ever considered... definitely worth considering IMO. Slightly off topic - but we also have a Xiaomi Air-purifier in the Car... pretty moot if we don't change the Air-filter I guess. Pretty much all vehicles in Thailand use the A/C in recirculation mode all the time (rather than drawing in hot air from outside). As such, the A/C filters do a good job "purifying" the air in the car - certainly removing particles and dust. Having a clean A/C filter AND your Air-Purifier will give you the best possible quality of air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 1 hour ago, AhFarangJa said: Mine is changed at every service, ( Ford Ranger). so that is 50,000km on average. I also remove it and blow it out every three months, maybe not needed but is a habit I picked up in Saudi Arabia. I believe nearly all filters are situated behind the glove compartment nowadays. You mean to tell me you get the oil changed every 50k km? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, soi3eddie said: Pretty much all vehicles in Thailand use the A/C in recirculation mode all the time (rather than drawing in hot air from outside). As such, the A/C filters do a good job "purifying" the air in the car - certainly removing particles and dust. Having a clean A/C filter AND your Air-Purifier will give you the best possible quality of air. In outside air mode, air still goes through the filter, it is not good practice to use recirculating air all the time.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, dingdongrb said: You mean to tell me you get the oil changed every 50k km? Oops, a bit of a typo there, must have had a brain fart. Six months or 7500 km. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said: Oops, a bit of a typo there, must have had a brain fart. Six months or 7500 km. I was hoping so... I usually do it around every 10k km. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 It seems your year Triton has a filter, I have watched the filter replacement video, bit more involved than my last two rides, so perhaps at service tell them to replace it.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 On 5/14/2023 at 1:49 PM, BenStark said: Seems every poster in this thread has read comprehension issues. I doubt the OP has a Mitsubishi Triton hanging on the wall of his bedroom Clarity in the headline would help! And not everyone uses 'textspeak'. What's a Mitsu? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted May 15, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Moonlover said: Clarity in the headline would help! And not everyone uses 'textspeak'. What's a Mitsu? It has been posted in the Motoring Forum and I'd assume that most would know Mitsu is an abbreviation for Mitsubishi, and at least know what a Triton is. If not, move on. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 24 minutes ago, giddyup said: It has been posted in the Motoring Forum and I'd assume that most would know Mitsu is an abbreviation for Mitsubishi, and at least know what a Triton is. If not, move on. The headline said, 'How often aircon filter need changing?' Who would bother to have a look at the fiddly little forum title when the subject is so obviously aircon? Not many as the responses clearly demonstrated. Like I said: clarity would have helped. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 14 hours ago, Moonlover said: The headline said, 'How often aircon filter need changing?' Who would bother to have a look at the fiddly little forum title when the subject is so obviously aircon? Not many as the responses clearly demonstrated. Like I said: clarity would have helped. Au contraire. Most knew exactly what I meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, giddyup said: Au contraire. Most knew exactly what I meant. On the contrary, 4 posters made the assumption that you were referring to household A/C. It wasn't until this post showed up that the error was realized. Do not overlook the fact that Mitsu (as you call them) also make A/C units. On 5/14/2023 at 1:49 PM, BenStark said: Seems every poster in this thread has read comprehension issues. I doubt the OP has a Mitsubishi Triton hanging on the wall of his bedroom Have a nice (cool) day. ???? Edited May 16, 2023 by Moonlover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Moonlover said: On the contrary, 4 posters made the assumption that you were referring to household A/C. It wasn't until this post showed up that the error was realized. Do not overlook the fact that Mitsu (as you call them) also make A/C units. Have a nice (cool) day. ???? AFAIK Mitsu don't make aircons called Triton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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