Tesla Model Y - Changing Air Filter to Get Rid of Smells

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We have had our Tesla Model Y for over a year now, and it seems like the right time to go ahead and change out the cabin air filters. There are 2 filters, both located in the same spot, and this is also a great time to go ahead and clean out the AC compressor.
Depending on your location and environmental factors, your Tesla Model Y or Model 3 may be exhibiting some unpleasant smells coming from the HVAC system. If this is the case, there is likely moisture and debris in the air intake for the cabin HVAC system that is causing this unpleasant smell.
The good news is that there is a quick and easy fix to rid your Model Y or Model 3 of these smells. Simply changing out the air filters as well as cleaning the compressor will do wonders to restoring that Tesla smell.
There are 2 filters to be replaced, and I highly recommend you spend the extra money on a HEPA rated filter when doing this. This will help to improve the air quality in the cab of your Model Y and Model 3. In addition, you can use a compressor cleaning kit to also recondition the compressor to add another layer of cleaning and smell reduction.
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@g00gullSUX 2 года назад

Thank you! You did a great job positioning the camera. I appreciate your efforts to help make the Tesla experience better for all. Dealerships charge about $250 to change the cabin air filter. Who knows if they clean the evaporator coil while they are doing it? The famous quote of unknown origin attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte: "If you want a job done right, do it yourself!" is my motto.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

I totally agree! I am not claiming anyone is doing anything wrong at a dealership, I just like the peace of mind by doing it myself. Back in the day of oil changes, I used to request they skip the Carwash. I didn’t want them doing even that lol

@mdickinson 2 года назад

I had it done today at the local Tesla service center. It cost $58 total.

@RyanNovaktheFirst Месяц назад

The service center in Pleasant Grove, Utah just told me today that they do not offer evaporator coil cleaning. $80 for a mobile tech to just replace the two air filters. I will be attempting to do this myself now haha.

@robh3518 3 года назад

I live in Arizona and had this problem almost immediately. My Y was only 4 months old and noticed a vinegary musky smell inside the car. We swapped the filters to aftermarket carbon ones and it was gone. Once they were removed it was easy to confirm. You could smell it in the filters themselves.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Yea, crazy that in such a dry climate it seems more prevalent

@industries249 2 года назад

I just did this air filter change, thanks to the video. Some pro-tips: The filter pack came with the little tool needed to unscrew the filter panel. The foam tube blew off at one point, so make sure it stays on during the spray (it got in my eyes and all over the interior). I found you don't necessarily need to remove the speaker wire plug to access everything, just move the panel to the right out of the way to save time. The panel tool is necessary. The side panel had a bottom center clip that sorta broke off, so be careful pulling that one out. Other than that, everything went back together very easily. The spray and filters totally fixed the smell! Also, the foam spray didn't have much of a fragrance smell or chemical after-smell, which was really nice.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Glad it all worked out. Thanks for sharing your personal tips!

@ldenorio Год назад

what does tesla recommend for the changing interval for the filters?

@harpmudd 2 года назад

I watched this video when you originally put it out and glad I remembered. Exactly 1 year of owning our MY, we're now getting a funky smell rolling out of the vents. I just placed my Amazon order for filters and cleaner. Thanks BTG!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Cheers!

@22tbond 3 года назад

Moving that screw to the bottom was a game changer. I have a 2019 Model 3 and the hardest part in changing the filters was getting to that damn screw at the top. 🤦‍♂️

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Simple and smart

@tammyhischke4296 Год назад

Thanks for the video! The hardest part was replacing the plugs! I had to walk away a few times and come back. Finally got the last one to snap into place.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Yea, it’s hard to line up those snaps on the back of the panel

@mikeinco 3 года назад

Thanks again. I just changed my MYLR filters. I also did the Kool-it cleaning. It is required to remove the plastic panel with the light and speaker. I was able to pull the old filters out without removing the plastic panel but could not get the new filters in with it in place. The liquid I collected from the cleaning process was slightly brown with some sediment.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

That’s good results, means it cleaned it out well

@Heyme232 3 года назад

In my previous ICE cars I had replaced cabin air filters annually, regardless whether there was a smell or not. Intend to do the same with my Y as well.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

It’s good to do

@Channel-jj9zw 7 дней назад

Very helpful. Two things little things. One I simply could not get the speaker plug out despite pushing in the pin it only came out half way so I just disconnected the light which was easier and gave me the room to maneuver the new filters in, and second the video show but doesn't explicitly say that for the light/speaker piece to put the base of the pin in first then push the other piece in. Great video pretty easy even for an old guy.

@bigbob5603 2 года назад

Today's project was filter replacement. There was a considerable amount of debris and insects at the bottom of the bottom filter. Once filters were removed I cut a 16" piece of flexible vinyl hose and jammed it in the end of my shop vac. I was able to use the open end of the hose to remove the items that fell onto the bottom of the air box. Hardest part of removal was finding the right size tool for the filter door.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Nice tip thanks for sharing

@YCRubin-ng1lu 3 года назад

What a great channel and thank you for your helpful tutorials. I followed this process on my Model Y this morning. Super easy. Thank you again.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Cheers!

@nicolemoreno1837 2 года назад

Thank you for posting and for providing detail. I just changed my model Y filters on my own. Felt very accomplished. And it smells much better!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Cheers

@mikewise06 2 года назад

Did you use that extra cleaner or simply replace the filters?

@jarthos123 Год назад

How many miles was your car at when you changed it?

@obie_G Год назад

I am not mechanically inclined at all and I was able to do this by myself! I had some trouble trying to get the speaker cable off, so I decided to just leave it. Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial!!

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Of course, so glad it was helpful!

@EricWonderley 2 года назад

Thanks for the instructional video. Used the same air filters and condenser cleaner. Smell is gone, so relieved. 22 month old filter!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Yea I just ordered another set. It’s time again

@EricWonderley 2 года назад

@@BeardedTeslaGuy hope you got at least a year. Just did some recall updates at Tesla. The rep suggested air filters every 6 mos. Seems like that’s too often.

@chrismcgovern8450 2 года назад

Great video. Had the damp sock smell happening. Was able to replace without disconnecting the wires. Thank you - simple & clear video. Awesome channel

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

welcome!

@waileungchan1058 9 месяцев назад

I had a difficult time disconnecting the wire. So I left it and was very careful when removing the panel.

@jeng646 2 года назад

Thanks, this made it easy. I gave up on pulling out the speaker and light wires, really hard. I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to continue but I worked around it.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Cheers

@jaoliver999 Год назад

Great video tutorial! Like others that added some great tips I wanted to add some tips since I just completed the task myself. * Bonus* If you want a “temporary fix” to get rid of the smell run the heat on the highest setting with the windows down for about an hour parked. Learned this from Reddit and it lasted for a few weeks until we got really rainy and damp again in Nashville. Must have killed off some milder or mold with the heat. 1. If you’re having problems with the panel “popping” off on the right of the center console a long flathead screwdriver can help by pushing in on the top of the white parts of the clips from the top. I was doing this in the cold-ish weather and they were really sticking. Pushing in on top got them to release and I was able to work my way from “top down” getting them to release and pull away with a real long thin flathead screwdriver. 2. Place a piece of old cardboard under the car if you’re don’t want the coil cleaner to run onto the floor in your garage or driveway. The A/C condenser drain is near the middle lined up behind the front fender wheel edge / mud flap. Not sure if it would have stained but I wanted to catch it with something. If you have an old unused “oil drain pan” that would work too. 3. The Kool-It cleaner recommends waiting for 15 minutes then running the vehicles A/C on low for 5 minutes to help distribute and drain it the rest of the way out. Not sure of the necessity of that step but I ran it without the filter and with the filter lid cover on for about 5 minutes before installing filters. 4. I put some essential oils on the cabin filters to see if I can make a built in air filter at least for a bit… Hopefully it won’t hurt the cabin air filter.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@adamdeaves2498 Год назад

I just skipped the kick plate removel. The filters are flexible enough to squeeze out then into the hole and pop back into shape. Cuts out 80% of the work and risk.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Good tip, thanks for sharing

@patriot0971 Год назад

Horrible placement of cabin air filter. I just did it for my Model Y and it was a bit of a pain but thanks to your video I was able to accomplish it without any issues. I have done CAF replacements for many types of cars over the years and, this one was by far the most time consuming.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Yea, its interesting the placement of the filter. Quick maintenance items like those air filters are generally engineered in place for easy replacement at the shop. This one is unnecessarily complex lol.

@Rockitgirl2022 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video! Just got a slightly used Model Y and the musty smell was bothering me. This was super easy to do. I used Kool-it cleaner from Amazon for $16 and Shufudja filters for $20. The cleaner has a bit of a minty smell. The filters came with the tool for the screw removal and the orange prying tool. In my opinion you don’t need to unplug the speaker. I didn’t have a tool for it and it wasn’t really in the way of me doing the job. Also, for anyone wondering (it’s hard to tell from the video) but the filters are in the passenger side. Tesla recommends changing the filters every 2 years. It’s an easy DIY for sure. Happy with my new fresh air!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 6 месяцев назад

Easy peasy

@kakeilee 3 месяца назад

Hey, thank you for your video. I just did it today following through. Simple & easy. Your video is clear & explain well! Tips: make sure you watch the entire video before you get started. Get all the tools before you start.

@deg3363 2 года назад

Best installation video thank you. Well explained, encouraging and WELL LIT. THANK YOU 👍🏾

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Cheers

@jonbiggs7582 3 года назад

This is one of your best videos ever! The instructions accompanying video is incredibly helpful. Perfect!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Cheers

@reapinwombat Год назад

great instructions! I did not unwire the speaker/light kick panel--just let it dangle and it was fine.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Cheers

@MrPlasmo 3 года назад

I’ve needed to change my M3 filters every year for the past 3 years now due to smell. I’m surprised that out of all my (non-Tesla) cars that I’ve had in the past, this smell issue was never a problem

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

It’s the design of the system. Moisture is getting trapped and causing the smells

@tobindavis9351 3 года назад

The ASE equivalent to the 6mm socket is 1/4", which iirc is the same size as most screwdrivers with replaceable tips. Double check to verify, but if so, no socket wrench is needed. Excellent video, btw. Can't wait for my Model Y to arrive (late Sept).

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing that! And congrats, the wait is almost over!

@josephsalazar6428 2 года назад

As soon as I saw that hex screw, I was like, that’s an easy 1/4 hex. Take out your quick change hex extensions bit, and that will fit perfect.

@jaoliver999 Год назад

1/4 did not fit. Too much slop on my magnetic bit holder, sockets, and bit driver. 6mm fit perfectly. Why Tesla did this I’ll never know. 1/4” = 6.35mm which doesn’t engage.

@whattheschmidt 11 месяцев назад

@@jaoliver999almost all vehicles use metric! Tesla exports vehicles. Much better to use metric in the auto industry.

@davidroth8659 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the video man Btw to anyone this is relevant.. you don’t need to disconnect the speaker wire.. it’s probably easier, but if you don’t have the tool for it, just put it aside, just be careful not to rip it 🙏

@KIRYANBUGE 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for this straightforward video, very easy to follow for DIY-ers

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Cheers

@lenimbery7038 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I would have thought that if Tesla was going to bother to change the engineering of this that they would have gone the full mile and make the filters accessible through one simple door on the side of the console. This is still way harder than it should be to change the filters

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Agreed

@mdickinson 2 года назад

I love almost everything about my model Y - but the placement of these filters is incredibly dumb. “Let’s take something that needs to be done once or twice a year, and should take 2 minutes for the owner to do himself… and make it virtually inaccessible, so that multiple parts have to be removed to get to it!” 🙄

@MrLincoln07 2 года назад

@@mdickinson agree.. had MB GLA and GLC and Honda Accords and never did i do any of that filter changing stuff...

@vonn793 Год назад

Tesla wanted $129 for a mobile service to come change the filter. I said nope, just watch this video.

@lenimbery7038 Год назад

@@vonn793 they quoted me $73 to come out and change mine and I supplied my own aftermarket filters and they charged me $23

@garybean2205 3 года назад

I have been under the impression for years that condensation that develops in the vents after running the a/c might be a source for bad smells. I always try to run the vent (a/c off) when approaching my destination. Seems to have helped.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

That will help for sure

@musk-eteer9898 2 года назад

i've been doin that for years and never ever get that musty smell

@brianwhoreadsobjectiveinfo1122 11 месяцев назад

Removing the source of the smell by disinfecting is more effective. Blowing air across a surface is not the same as applying a germ-killing substance.

@beltrams Месяц назад

I think the filters' proximity to the evaporator allows the former to wick and absorb moisture from the face of the coil and then the filters take longer to dry. I do agree that running the fan w/o the AC for a few minutes can dry the evaporator. In the Tesla case, when the filter(s) get wet, however, they may take longer to dry than I have patience for.

@knightymous 9 месяцев назад

I just tried this. And huge thanks for the video. In my case I had an issue with the degreaser. I think the hose has a hard piece of plastic inside and it was not cored out to fit the red nozzle off the can. I had to drill it out. The test went without a hitch! I did find my Tesla was missing one of the button clips in the process … figures lol. Thanks again!

@mattgrace2970 Год назад

A most helpful video, thanks. I was not able to disconnect the speaker cable and did the test with it connected with no problems.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

A lot of people have been reporting being able to do it without removing the speaker cable

@jsdpanp Год назад

Excellent video! Just finished the install. Pro tip: 1. When installing the 4 bottom clips near the speaker and light. Be sure to have the inner part of the clip pulled out when installing. This drove me nuts. I was unable to get the clip pushed in because I was installing with the two pieces pushed together. 2. I was unable to get the lower center clip of the side panel released. I did the install with it in place. Be careful not to break it. 3. Be sure to have something under the car to catch the liquid from the cleaner. Thanks again for the video!

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Thanks for sharing your tips!

@ThePiperapache Год назад

Mine had this issue at 26k in southern Oregon. Much better now thanks.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Yep, it appears its time for me to do this again as the smell is here

@slyguyaction Год назад

I had looked in to replacing the filters and getting a spray cleaner for the A/C coil online and after shopping around it cost more then having Tesla Mobile Service come out and do the work. Just a couple clicks, it was scheduled and within a few days, Tesla mobile service came out and did it for less. Great service. Highly recommend.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Nice

@bryjb10 2 года назад

Excellent video. One comment. Tesla uses metric only. You were correct in your assessment it’s a 6mm to remove the filter cover. Great video

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

cheers, thanks for the clarification.

@raphymartinez 9 месяцев назад

I find it amazing that we are all ok with having to do this. I’ve owned over 10 new vehicles in my life, not once did I have to do this besides on my Teslas.

@beltrams Месяц назад

Many late model cars have cabin air filters and that's a good thing rather than blasting dirty, outdoor air through the cabin and/or gunking up the AC and heater cores. I think one thing that is possibly worse in the Teslas, however, is that the air filters seem to sit right up next to the evaporators which may allow the filters to wick up moisture and stay wet longer and more often than other car filter setups. My '21 RAV4 Prime, for example, seemed to keep its cabin filter dry. Even without cabin filters, car AC evaporators can grow gunk. My first car, an '84 Rabbit, used to have smelly AC from time to time.

@MrLincoln07 2 года назад

WHEW!!!..just changed my MY filters and that it really feels great knowing i did it myself..THANKS for your video for the reference. Cheers from NYC!!...(note: i did not detached the speaker and light cables...)..

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Great job!

@ericcamilia5390 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. Very clear and helpful. Reminder; If you shake well the spray, you get a really good foam.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 месяца назад

Great tip!

@justinc5356 2 года назад

Great video one comment for you is that you need to be careful to make sure the clip at the top of the filter door cover is engaged, it’s easy to put the cover back on and miss that clip which causes a bad air leak

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Yea, don’t do that! Ha

@justinc5356 2 года назад

@@BeardedTeslaGuy agreed! Glad I tested before I closed it up, heard a noise and felt wind and realized the filter tab was blocking the clip.

@natebva 3 года назад

Thanks for doing this video!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Cheers

@bryansnell 5 месяцев назад

This was very helpful thanks! I had a bit of a musty smell and so I ordered the 2 filters and changed them out with the help of your video but found that they didn’t look dirty at all. I have just over 21000 miles on a 2022. We’ll see if they help anyway. I didn’t do the spray like you did.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 5 месяцев назад

cheers

@afrose71 Год назад

Appreciate the video. Surprising that it's not a little easier to install, but this vid will definitely help. The Ioniq 5's filter is right behind the frunk and was hoping my Model Y would be similar. Thanks.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Most cars are pretty simple to do…this is quite a bit more complicated than it should be lol

@TheDnguyenc 3 года назад

Great video I need to replace mine asap. Thank you for easy instructions

@trojansky2348 3 года назад

Where do you live and how long have you had your Tesla?

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Cheers

@donaldm4846 2 года назад

Your actually spraying the evaporator. The condenser is a different part of the a.c. system but I get what you ment. Thanks for the video

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Haha sorry

@JKFlaker 2 месяца назад

Super helpful. My wife was complaining about how bad my car smells. (I live in a dry climate) Sure enough filter looks dirty. Hopefully new on will help. Thanks 👍🏼

@Keyframe007 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very helpful, just doing this for the first time in FL.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 11 месяцев назад

Glad it helped!

@wallacefambam 29 дней назад

I just changed my filter. TY!

@ericsnapat3903 12 дней назад

Thanks for the great video! I just hate that damn speaker plug that is so hard to detach as well as popping out the side trim can be really challenging at times too.

@alittleofthisnthat5665 3 года назад

I'm in San Antonio Texas and have had to change out twice now in the first year on my Model Y

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Yea I’m not surprised.

@chris-demers Год назад

I really wish you had showed more detail on how to remove the speaker clip. I just broke mine. 😢

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

oh no! Sorry that happened. Very fragile

@AndrewMatteson 16 дней назад

I struggled with that as well. I ended up just not unplugging the speaker. You can just have enough slack to move it to the side.

@pleaseholdadvertising7883 9 месяцев назад

I just cleaned the coil with the degreeser and replaced the filters. Your video is a must see for anyone wanting to do this DIY. My kids are so happy the modly smell is gone! Thank you again BTG!

@Orion801airsoft 3 года назад

You have the best and informative videos. Keep up the good work

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Cheers!

@Slowjo1221 3 года назад

My wife complained about the smell in my Y last week. I’m replacing the filters today

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Nice

@dmccalldds 3 года назад

There is SUCH a punch line waiting here. …

@Pdrunkle 10 месяцев назад

Great video. Easy to follow, even for a non-DIYer. Thank you for posting.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 10 месяцев назад

cheers

@robertocantero5538 Год назад

Thanks for teaching us how to do it !!!

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Welcome!

@abrown7375 Год назад

You always make any work look so easy!

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

this one really is though

@Darrenhd2 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video, I just did mine tonight. I didn't use the Klima Cleaner as it is fairly expensive. Instead I used AC Safe Foaming Coil Cleaner which was only $11.99 CAD. Has a bit of a lemon smell but that probably will go away in a few days. The smell I had (which was sort of a wet-sock smell), is totally gone now.

@John_Doe742 3 года назад

Ive been having this issue a lot with my model y, from west coast

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Here’s the fix

@robertguzman3282 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for your video didn’t know where the hell it was and how to clean the compartment out. Great video!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 11 месяцев назад

Glad it helped!

@devilsmetsfan6393 Год назад

Thanks for posting this video. It was super easy to change filter with your video!

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Cheers

@thomasjacques5286 3 года назад

Odd, my Y delivered on July 28th 2020 with 8K+ miles here in HOT and HUMID St Louis (Mississippi River Valley) and my AC still smells nice and fresh.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Mine too

@erintanner4025 16 дней назад

Thank you for this video I didn’t myself:) and my husband is impressed

@mrmeach1967 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the explanation of the problem, including the irony of it being more of a west coast than Midwest thang. I’m the second owner of a Model Y that was purchased from a California (via the Tesla used inventory) . The Sales Center folks here in Vegas didn’t know what to tell me about this issue. As per your product link, I’ve purchased the filter and foam but I’ll probably have the Tesla service do the work.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 5 месяцев назад

I think Tesla was relatively reasonable on cost to do it

@johnj2803 Год назад

I just did this. Thank you!

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Cheers

@PlaidDad 3 года назад

I picked up my P3 in mid April so I’m hoping I have a bottom screw. If not, there’s a site that sells a magnetic cover instead of hassling with that screw at the top.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Smart magnetic cover

@ted101975 3 года назад

Our 2018 model 3 had this issue and I live in Chicago. Went to Tesla and fixed it for free.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Good thing they sorted it for you

@ted101975 2 года назад

@@BeardedTeslaGuy actually my wife told me it just came back. So 10 months and the smell is back

@DEEP6PAK 2 года назад

Interesting about the "dry climate" mention. Were in CO and are having issues with smell. Dry as a bone here.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Yea it’s strange

@petabb 2 года назад

I was getting ready to do it. Mine is 8 months old but living in Houston, it smells pretty bad. I decided to run Ozone generator for 2 hrs with the air fan circulated on high. It got rid of the smell now so I may wait a few days to see if it comes back or not. If it works, this would be an easy way to deal with if you live in high humidity environment.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Yep, that may be a good temporary fix from time to time to keep up with it

@wheezy4157 2 года назад

Did it come back

@petabb 2 года назад

@@wheezy4157 I changed the filter 3 months after that but no, it did not come back within the period.

@rhmbob82 3 года назад

Did any of the gunk drain out onto the garage floor from the cleaner? Curious is that made the coils visibly cleaner too. Love your videos!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Yes it did!

@mastermike3940 3 года назад

Great video! I recently had to do this on my Model Y. I recommend not removing the speaker plug because it's very fragile and can easily break. Also, I've had to do this twice in the first year I owned the car, but the second time I tried the new aftermarket filters. I guess we'll see if that helps long term. It definitely smells fresh now. I also live in Utah where it's a dry climate. I wonder if it really is a dry climate issue? Thanks for posting!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

So strange. You’d think it would be wet humid climates

@MichaelinLosAngeles 3 года назад

Yep my Y smells the worst.. I’m right in Los Angeles California too. Wish Tesla would make the car aware of the likelihood of this happening and auto-run the fan when you arrive at home or said destination 🤦🏻‍♂️ This just has to be dealt with come Cyber time etc.

@MichaelinLosAngeles 3 года назад

Has to be some way they can design a better/modern method that avoids this typical new car with shittyAC smell problem always developing in most modern cars.. Can’t expect people to remember to turn the fan on before arriving every-time. Life is busy/hectic enough.

@e_Dak 2 года назад

which aftermarket filters did you use? I'm needing to do this.

@addictedtopussy69 2 года назад

So after a year now, how did the after market HEPA filter compare to the original?

@josh8k23 3 года назад

Great video

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Cheers

@zac1157 28 дней назад

Excellent. Thanks for all the great vids.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 24 дня назад

My pleasure!

@nickmastrandrea223 Год назад

i am getting mine in about a month and recently heard about this smell problem. Looks easy enough. Where is the panel that you removed? under the dash?

@cinlb228 3 года назад

Always love your videos,very informative. I have a question about changing the filter, I only had the car since December 28th, 2020. My son and I notice a smell in the car and we both thought the filter should be changed. You think this is too early or it doesn’t matter?

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Never too early. Get a HEPA filter like we did, should help for longer

@cinlb228 3 года назад

@@BeardedTeslaGuy Thank you, going to order one and “ATTEMPT” to install it myself 🧐

@JohnyTechReview Год назад

Your voice is so soothing! And thank you for true well explain video man 🤌🫡

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

haha, thanks!

@jamesgriffith3727 Год назад

Thank you!

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Welcome

@emsguy75 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the super-chat! I'm glad this video was helpful!

@okhera1 3 года назад

VERY NICE!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Cheers

@steveanderson7162 2 года назад

Good video!, very helpful

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Cheers

@thisguygardens Год назад

thank you

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Welcome

@Paul-qe3fb Год назад

In vegas and got a Sox smell. I bought what you listed hope you make some money from it. Thanks for your video!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 11 месяцев назад

This will fix your issue! I do get a small percentage of Amazon sales, so yes, thank you for supporting the channel!

@NRV44 3 года назад

Amazing. Why would tesla make filter change this complicated? I don't know if it is possible to remove the side carpet portion w/o opening those screws for the speaker and light.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

It may be since they moved the screw for the door to the bottom now

@kramerfamily1 3 года назад

Is this the same procedure to use on the new "Biohazard Defense" filters that are reportedly on the July 2021 and newer Model Y's?

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Yes for the cabin filters in that area. The bio defense filter is under the hood

@andrewbell8837 Год назад

T20 works okay. Or socket. Great video.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Cheers

@darrenworkman8398 3 года назад

Cool! I have been experiencing a lot of funky smells coming from the AC in my car. I think it might be time to do this. I asked Tesla how much it would cost to flush the system and they said it would $200! That's crazy town. I wonder if this process is the exact same that they would do. Was what came out of the car gross? Do those new filters put more strain on the HVAC? Thanks so much for your awesome content and for what you do in the Tesla community!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Yea, its not a very simple process, but its not that hard. Worth saving the $200 no doubt. Ours was not nasty so no major stuff coming out of the system. HVAC seems to still work fine

@StevenDoyleYes 2 года назад

My itemized quote from tesla was exactly this. Kool-it and non-hepa filters. I just did it myself with this video. Quite easy honestly

@hjkahale 2 года назад

Thanks for the tutorial, need to do this asap! Quick question, do you have a link to purchase the tool that helps remove the bolts? I have Tesla oem replacement filters, so didn’t get the orange tool to help remove the bolts :(

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Here you go amzn.to/3PGc0E3

@jsdpanp Год назад

Thanks for the video! Replacement cost less than $50

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Thanks so much for the tip! Glad this brought you value!

@ablegridbrand2024 2 года назад

Excellent

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Cheers

@MarvKirsch Год назад

Superb video, I feel when the time comes, I might be able to tackle this myself :-)

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Oh yea you definitely can

@petabb Год назад

Just finished this watching your video again. 15min job and your video made it super easy. I did not remove the speaker cable as I figured there was plenty of room to work with. Thanks so much.

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Cheers

@Geckogold 3 года назад

Been noticing a slight smell every now and then in my Model Y. It seems turning the a/c off but letting the air flow a bit for about a minute or so before I leave the car seems to help it. But I think I'll try this cleaner and changing the filter out too since it looks doable. Can you use the whole can, or are you only supposed to use a portion of it?

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Whole can

@michaelsiva1017 2 года назад

I always appreciate how he does everything himself with teslas. Hands down best Tesla RU-vidr!

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Thanks so much!!

@bl5derunner Год назад

Not an incredibly complicated DIY, but probably the most involved air filter change of any vehicle I’ve had. Hell even in my last (Mercedes) it was as simple as going to the back of the glove compartment, 5 minutes in and out. Btw, correct socket fitment is 1/4

@jaoliver999 Год назад

Not sure if you’ve actually done this but 1/4 is NOT the correct socket fitment. Doing a 22 MYP and every 1/4 I have is too big. Makes sense since 1/4” is 6.35mm. 6mm from metric set fits without spinning on the head. Not sure why Tesla did 6mm. Maybe they bought the cheapest 1/4” screws ever lol. Just wanted to let other DIYers know they’ll need a little metric set if they were thinking their 1/4” but holder would work like I assumed.

@kanwaryuvrajsingh 2 года назад

It might not be obvious _where_ on the car are these located. I would suggest including some footage of you walking to the door/trunk and opening it and showing the area where you are working in the future.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 2 года назад

Sorry if I didn't make it obvious. I am on the passenger side floor up front under the screen.

@philipabastillas333 Год назад

Great video! The link on the compressor cleaner not working, do you know the brand name? Is it nextzett? Thanks!

@BeardedTeslaGuy Год назад

Just fixed it. Here it is for your convenience. Thanks for letting me know. amzn.to/3K68dQQ

@sludog 3 года назад

Just read that the new Model Y cars built starting July 2021are now coming with the new biohazard defense cabin filters like in the Model S and X. Not sure if the Model 3 will get this because of the frunk size constraints and large size of the filters. This according to the article. These were already standard features in the China built cars from day one.

@BeardedTeslaGuy 3 года назад

Yep saw the same