Description
1st gen Sequoias were great trucks, built to take a beating and keep on ticking. In that light, climate control systems were options, and no Sequoias rolled off the line with a cabin air filter to keep the dirt and dust of the daily grind - or worse when pushed off pavement - at bay.
Painstakingly designed (learn more about the design here) to maximize surface area - and thus increase airflow - the AdventureTaco cabin air filter series is comprised of durable, high-quality components, sports an electrostatic filter, and introduces a hassle-free, tool-less installation and filter change.
Keep your cab and your lungs clean.
Compatible Vehicles
- 1st gen Toyota Sequoia (00-06)
Also available for:
Filter details
AdventureTaco cabin air filters utilize an electrostatic filter material that delivers a MERV5 rating to positively affect air quality and your health. It filters particles down to 3 microns in size, including:
- leaves and twigs
- dirt and dust particles
- lint and hair
- pollen
Air Flow
There's no getting around the fact that adding a filter to a vehicle - that was never designed to accommodate a filter - results in the reduction of airflow. The AdvenureTaco filter design has reduced the impact as much as possible by eliminating more of the frame and filter-supporting grid - thus increasing the size of the filter - compared to previous solutions, but there's still a trade-off for clean cabin air. We've also sourced a high-performance electrostatic filter material that provides increased filtering capabilities with decreased resistance to airflow.
This chart shows the impact of a typical MERV8 filter (blue) and Activated Carbon (black) used by previous implementations, as well as the high-performance AdventureTaco electrostatic air filter (orange) on airflow through each vent at each of the four fan settings.
Also, unlike other products out there, the introduction of AdventureTaco thumbscrews allows such simple, toolless installation, that filter swaps can be easily completed with only your fingers in under three minutes.
For the data geeks, here are the raw airflow numbers with the AdventureTaco Cabin Air Filter kit, and different types of filters. Note that the airflow relationship between different filter types will be similar for other cabin air filters you might find, but the design of the AdventureTaco kit means it will outperform other kits, even when the same type of filter is installed.
| Airflow * | No Filter | MERV8 | ElectroFilter | Carbon | |
| Driver | Low | 8 | 4.2 | 7.1 | 3.7 |
| Med Low | 10.1 | 5.3 | 8.9 | 5.1 | |
| Med High | 15.1 | 7.3 | 12.1 | 7.1 | |
| High | 23 | 10 | 18.7 | 9.5 | |
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| Center Driver | Low | 7.3 | 3.7 | 5.7 | 3.5 |
| Med Low | 9 | 4.9 | 7.3 | 4.4 | |
| Med High | 13.1 | 6.4 | 9.3 | 6 | |
| High | 19.8 | 8.9 | 14 | 8 | |
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| Center Pass | Low | 6.4 | 3.5 | 5.7 | 3.5 |
| Med Low | 7.8 | 4.2 | 7.3 | 4.4 | |
| Med High | 11.1 | 5.5 | 9.1 | 6 | |
| High | 15.8 | 7.3 | 12.9 | 8.2 | |
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| Passenger | Low | 8.4 | 4.4 | 7.5 | 4.2 |
| Med Low | 11 | 5.5 | 9.1 | 5.3 | |
| Med High | 15.5 | 7.3 | 12.7 | 7.3 | |
| High | 22.5 | 9.8 | 18.6 | 10.4 | |
* Airflow numbers in MPH from each vent.
Installation
I've done my best to make installation a breeze. In fact, every kit comes with three thumbscrews that turn installation into a toolless, 2-minute operation.
You can find the installation instructions here: Installing an AdventureTaco Cabin Air Filter
Replacement Filters
Cabin air filters should be inspected and replaced every 3-6 months. Replacement filters are available at a significant discount, and we're working toward a signup-and-save model so you never have to think about when to replace your filter; we'll remember for you!
Photos
Quin Ourada –
I've owned the Sequoia since 2006. It's always bothered me that it didn't have a cabin filter. Also I some like how clearly I can hear the HVAC blower, even on low. Many times I thought about trying to retrofit something, but I own many vehicles and this just never rose to the top of the project list. But finally I decided I wanted to try to fix the blower noise and figured I should lube the bearings on the motor. Concurrently I decided to do a Google search for ideas to retrofit a filter and the curated result brought me to you and another source...I forget the name. I went with yours for the price and the fact that it looked like it would work perfectly for my needs.