TH-cam definitively needs more alfa videos! Thanks to another guy who posted we were able to maintenance the car ourselves. Your video is definitely needed. We changed the filter about a month ago and still smells funky. We bought a evaporator foam cleaner hopefully that works. Your video will come in so handy in the future since the other video is not as detailed
Wow! fantastic video Phil. It's just crazy that Alfa puts a filter that needs replacing so out of reach for the average DIY'er. It's like they set these cars up so that even if you are a little mechanically inclined like I am, it's such a pain in the a$$ of an undertaking, I would just take it to the dealer so I can avoid the headache! Of course that's why they do it. UGH
Thank you for this videos. Saved me a trip to the dealer and maybe a few hundred dollars. It took my buddy and I over an hour. Though maybe next time we can bring down to 30. Thanks again.
Good video, my ‘18 had a condensate tube in the way that had to be yanked out. Installing the new filter was challenging as you almost need both hands in there to get it done. I couldn’t tell if the filter was going in all the way or getting bound up half way in. It’s in there so I left it as is. I expect this would be much easier if you had a lift and you are younger than I am. Reaching in while standing has to be easier than laying on your back or on your knees on the garage floor. Dealer can probably get it done in 20 min. Took me an hour+. Thanks for making this. At 55k miles, I love my 18 Stelvio TI Sport!!
@@autofanaticcars Miller Motorsports in Greenwhich, CT quoted me $160 for the cabin air filter, which seems pretty low. An independent Alfa mechanic in Long Island quoted me $400. Prices seem to fluctuate massively depending who you call for a quote. (This is for a 2020 Giulia)
My 2019 Stelvio TI has a plastic tube in front of the cabin filter access panel...just added PIA to remove clip and hold tube aside while manipulating the filter out and in. The tube can not be removed without further dash disassembly from what I could see. Also...Do not drop the filter panel screw...ugh... Great instructional video overall. Kudos.
One time after I had a “free” oil change at VW I fell in the trap when they told me that I needed a cabin and air filter. They charged me $250. I didn’t know much about cars at that time. Cuz of that, cars is all that I consume now.
Hiya!! I just discovered this brand this week and I've fallen in love with the guila, it looks amazing and the reviews I have seen make me want buy one like now, I've been looking for a new (used) car for a little while now and wanted to know if there's any tips you can give me about them.
I had the same musty smell in a new mazda I had in the first 6 months of ownership. Tried the lysol trick and it didnt work. Eventually I did the aerosol demister where you put it in car for 15 mins while its running with AC on max and was able to get rid of the smell.
I love my Giulia, it is a fantastic car to drive, and has been completely reliable. A few days ago, I tried to replace the cabin filter, as it has about 40k miles on it. I cannot get the glove box out, so frustrating. I am wishing it did not HAVE a cabin filter. Cars today have gotten too complicated to service, I'm contemplating buying an older used car for this very reason.
With the Stelvio and other cars, I have discovered that replacing the cabin air filters is ridiculously difficult. There should be a law against this kind of nonsense. Also, car reviewers should include in their reviews how easy it is to maintain a vehicle, e.g., replacing bulbs, filling up washer fluid, etc. Filling up the washer fluid in any car is messy nonsense. Car designers should be ashamed, and so should the car manufacturers.
They told me $265 for the cabin and engine filter. I've done them myself in my previous vehicles, but I see why they upcharge the labor for THIS filter location.
This shows how impractical italian designers are. Why would one still buy an italian designed car??? To show that your car is a one of a kind, does not mean designing it in such a way that it makes one think that every bloody thing is super complicated.
TH-cam definitively needs more alfa videos! Thanks to another guy who posted we were able to maintenance the car ourselves. Your video is definitely needed. We changed the filter about a month ago and still smells funky. We bought a evaporator foam cleaner hopefully that works. Your video will come in so handy in the future since the other video is not as detailed
Try the Lysol in vents and then ozone generator for 30 minutes
Wow! fantastic video Phil. It's just crazy that Alfa puts a filter that needs replacing so out of reach for the average DIY'er. It's like they set these cars up so that even if you are a little mechanically inclined like I am, it's such a pain in the a$$ of an undertaking, I would just take it to the dealer so I can avoid the headache! Of course that's why they do it. UGH
Totally agree they force owners to dealership then inexperienced techs break stuff and it becomes a love affair with the service department on purpose
Thank you for this videos. Saved me a trip to the dealer and maybe a few hundred dollars. It took my buddy and I over an hour. Though maybe next time we can bring down to 30. Thanks again.
Glad it helped
Good video, my ‘18 had a condensate tube in the way that had to be yanked out. Installing the new filter was challenging as you almost need both hands in there to get it done. I couldn’t tell if the filter was going in all the way or getting bound up half way in. It’s in there so I left it as is. I expect this would be much easier if you had a lift and you are younger than I am. Reaching in while standing has to be easier than laying on your back or on your knees on the garage floor. Dealer can probably get it done in 20 min. Took me an hour+. Thanks for making this. At 55k miles, I love my 18 Stelvio TI Sport!!
I can’t imagine what the dealer charges to do this. Nice work 👍
I hope someone posts in the comments what a dealership charged them. Its such s ridiculous amount of work for something that should be simple
@@autofanaticcars Miller Motorsports in Greenwhich, CT quoted me $160 for the cabin air filter, which seems pretty low. An independent Alfa mechanic in Long Island quoted me $400. Prices seem to fluctuate massively depending who you call for a quote. (This is for a 2020 Giulia)
250 dollars just went today
Great video!!!! Just replaced mine following this tutorial
My 2019 Stelvio TI has a plastic tube in front of the cabin filter access panel...just added PIA to remove clip and hold tube aside while manipulating the filter out and in. The tube can not be removed without further dash disassembly from what I could see. Also...Do not drop the filter panel screw...ugh... Great instructional video overall. Kudos.
Thanks fort your vidéo, but i find a way to do it faster on stelvio 2017 with out removing the boxglove .
One time after I had a “free” oil change at VW I fell in the trap when they told me that I needed a cabin and air filter. They charged me $250. I didn’t know much about cars at that time. Cuz of that, cars is all that I consume now.
Hiya!! I just discovered this brand this week and I've fallen in love with the guila, it looks amazing and the reviews I have seen make me want buy one like now, I've been looking for a new (used) car for a little while now and wanted to know if there's any tips you can give me about them.
Did mine just two weeks ago. What a pain!
It truly is
Waooo i have the same smell in my stelvio and i know i need to do this , i have no patience man. But needs to be done
It’s just time it isn’t hard but definitely get it done that smell was awful
Which way does the airflow of the filter faces? Thanks!
There are arrows on the filter, the arrows need to be on top facing you.
I had the same musty smell in a new mazda I had in the first 6 months of ownership. Tried the lysol trick and it didnt work. Eventually I did the aerosol demister where you put it in car for 15 mins while its running with AC on max and was able to get rid of the smell.
I love my Giulia, it is a fantastic car to drive, and has been completely reliable. A few days ago, I tried to replace the cabin filter, as it has about 40k miles on it. I cannot get the glove box out, so frustrating. I am wishing it did not HAVE a cabin filter. Cars today have gotten too complicated to service, I'm contemplating buying an older used car for this very reason.
The Giulia and Stelvio HVAC cabin filter replacement is a frustrating task, I feel your pain!
With the Stelvio and other cars, I have discovered that replacing the cabin air filters is ridiculously difficult. There should be a law against this kind of nonsense. Also, car reviewers should include in their reviews how easy it is to maintain a vehicle, e.g., replacing bulbs, filling up washer fluid, etc. Filling up the washer fluid in any car is messy nonsense. Car designers should be ashamed, and so should the car manufacturers.
I agree this job is a PITA but it must get done
They are so stupid and the oil filter no words 😢😢😢
This is so overly complicated for a cabin air filter lol, why did they design it like this.
I completely agree total pita job for something simple
My 2019 never had a weird smell my 2023 has a weird musty smell and they use definitely different cheaper materials in the whole vehicle
Makes me feel better that I’m driving a 2019 one 😂
They told me $265 for the cabin and engine filter. I've done them myself in my previous vehicles, but I see why they upcharge the labor for THIS filter location.
What a chore just to replace a filter.
👏🏽👏👍👌
This shows how impractical italian designers are. Why would one still buy an italian designed car??? To show that your car is a one of a kind, does not mean designing it in such a way that it makes one think that every bloody thing is super complicated.
wtf why they made this thing so complicated
Really seems unacceptable design 😒 Takes minutes on Cadillac
It is a ridiculous thing
Replace a simple mundane filter
Procedure: drop the engine...