Thanks for the instructional video. I will be replacing my 5 year old factory HEPA filter with yours as soon as it arrives. My only recommendation for your steps would be to not use a power drill for the 10mm bolts. The metal bolts going into the plastic frame around the filter strip out very easily. One of mine stripped out just removing it.
That's a fair point, we should probably note that they can be used cautiously and should use the torque limit settings on the tool to prevent that from happening. I have done a bunch of these swaps and never damaged one of those threads or frames but I've seen it (already broken in vehicle) so I understand the risk you are talking about!
@@OhmmuEnergy your filter works great though. Tesla mobile service used a drill on the same bolts for another issue of mine so it must not be a big deal!
Hello, everyone! How can I determine which side of the filter should face where? Specifically, where are the inlet and outlet for this filtration system? How can I understand the direction of airflow? I’d really appreciate your help-this is important to me. Thank you!
They will delete this comment but I bought 2 ohmmu HEPA filters and used them up, results: they are nowhere close to the quality of the original ones! You can perfectly smell exhaust from preceding cars, smell in tunnels, dust… EVERYTHING comes in! I think the problem is that these filters seem to be carbon based. I do t recommend, despite the tempting price. On the other hand, I replaced my 12v battery with a lithium Ohmmu one and it works fantastic since years! the only issue is that my Model X doesn’t recognize it and still thinks my battery is dead. I did the hack to remove the warning, but after a few weeks it comes back.
First how often should a HEPA filter be replaced? I have a November 2018 MS 75D with biohazard and a December 2021 MS Long range. My MS LR 12/2021 started having that sour mildew smell within a month or two of ownership when I would turn the heat on. My 2018 has NEVER had this smell and I have not replaced the cabin filter or the HEPA filter. Tesla is wanting to charge me $600 to replace the HEPA filter in my 14,000 mile 18 month old MS to solve this mildew smell. It seems that your video points out that the drain hoses need to be properly connected to prevent this. Comments?
Every 2 years is a good schedule for filter replacement. Drain hoses definitely need to be connected properly and not pinched to make sure water is running out of there and not allowing mildew/mold to grow in the air intake.
Can you share any tips/tricks for removing filters and glue residue from those that are heavily glued? Would a heat gun help or better to chip out cold? Razor blade or something better for residual glue?
Great video. I have the 2016 Model S face-lift and i do NOT have the biodefense. You mentioned that it will be easier to put a filter in but will it work without the bodefense updated software?
Yeah, like the others said here, you don't need a biodefense mode to get the effects of it, the button/option itself is more or less a gimmicky icon on the screen that sets to max fan speed without recirculation (to ensure all air is pulled directly through the big filter and that the cabin has enough air being forced in via that filter pathway to create a pressurized cabin where any/all other points of ventilation will be pushing air out of the cabin and not leaking air into the cabin). Also, its a useless mode if you have a window open. So you can add the feature without having the button in the MCU, basically.
I've got a July 2016 built MS 75. I dont have Bioweapon mode. How would I know which filter I need? Also should I get some kind of cleaning spray/biocide for the air intake? Thanks!
Replacing filter in a vehicle with biodefense mode you will still have that mode after the swap. If your car doesn't have it then the reality is that all that button does is turn on Max fan speed and "fresh air" (non-recirculate); which can be set manually w/out that button, so the button itself is more of a gimmick or short-cut than an actual feature, the HEPA filter is what makes the difference.
As an instructional video we kind of need to follow the standard safety procedures relevant to whatever we are working on. Lead Acid batteries can crack and have acid exposed, if this got into your eyes it would be very bad news.
@datazndood the fact that you have to remove the entire front end of your car to get to the 12V battery is an engineering crime against humanity. Literally no other car makes it that difficult
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Thanks for the instructional video. I will be replacing my 5 year old factory HEPA filter with yours as soon as it arrives. My only recommendation for your steps would be to not use a power drill for the 10mm bolts. The metal bolts going into the plastic frame around the filter strip out very easily. One of mine stripped out just removing it.
That's a fair point, we should probably note that they can be used cautiously and should use the torque limit settings on the tool to prevent that from happening. I have done a bunch of these swaps and never damaged one of those threads or frames but I've seen it (already broken in vehicle) so I understand the risk you are talking about!
@@OhmmuEnergy your filter works great though. Tesla mobile service used a drill on the same bolts for another issue of mine so it must not be a big deal!
Thanks for the well done video!!
Hello, everyone!
How can I determine which side of the filter should face where? Specifically, where are the inlet and outlet for this filtration system? How can I understand the direction of airflow?
I’d really appreciate your help-this is important to me. Thank you!
They will delete this comment but I bought 2 ohmmu HEPA filters and used them up, results: they are nowhere close to the quality of the original ones! You can perfectly smell exhaust from preceding cars, smell in tunnels, dust… EVERYTHING comes in! I think the problem is that these filters seem to be carbon based. I do t recommend, despite the tempting price. On the other hand, I replaced my 12v battery with a lithium Ohmmu one and it works fantastic since years! the only issue is that my Model X doesn’t recognize it and still thinks my battery is dead. I did the hack to remove the warning, but after a few weeks it comes back.
First how often should a HEPA filter be replaced? I have a November 2018 MS 75D with biohazard and a December 2021 MS Long range. My MS LR 12/2021 started having that sour mildew smell within a month or two of ownership when I would turn the heat on. My 2018 has NEVER had this smell and I have not replaced the cabin filter or the HEPA filter. Tesla is wanting to charge me $600 to replace the HEPA filter in my 14,000 mile 18 month old MS to solve this mildew smell. It seems that your video points out that the drain hoses need to be properly connected to prevent this. Comments?
Every 2 years is a good schedule for filter replacement.
Drain hoses definitely need to be connected properly and not pinched to make sure water is running out of there and not allowing mildew/mold to grow in the air intake.
My Tesla 2018 model S 100 is the same location?
Yep
Can you share any tips/tricks for removing filters and glue residue from those that are heavily glued? Would a heat gun help or better to chip out cold? Razor blade or something better for residual glue?
Razor and heat gun are both very helpful. Paint scraper can do the job too.
Great video. I have the 2016 Model S face-lift and i do NOT have the biodefense. You mentioned that it will be easier to put a filter in but will it work without the bodefense updated software?
Set your climate control to outside air with the fan at level 9 or higher. That’s what biodefense mode sets my air to when I hit the button.
BioDefense mode isn't anything special. It just sets your fan speed to max and circulates the air. You can do this yourself with your own filter.
Yeah, like the others said here, you don't need a biodefense mode to get the effects of it, the button/option itself is more or less a gimmicky icon on the screen that sets to max fan speed without recirculation (to ensure all air is pulled directly through the big filter and that the cabin has enough air being forced in via that filter pathway to create a pressurized cabin where any/all other points of ventilation will be pushing air out of the cabin and not leaking air into the cabin). Also, its a useless mode if you have a window open. So you can add the feature without having the button in the MCU, basically.
I've got a July 2016 built MS 75. I dont have Bioweapon mode. How would I know which filter I need? Also should I get some kind of cleaning spray/biocide for the air intake? Thanks!
Ok so what us the bio button for. Do I lose any function without it or do I need to have Tesla do the retrofit
sorry what is the Biodefense mode button for since I will not have it?
Replacing filter in a vehicle with biodefense mode you will still have that mode after the swap. If your car doesn't have it then the reality is that all that button does is turn on Max fan speed and "fresh air" (non-recirculate); which can be set manually w/out that button, so the button itself is more of a gimmick or short-cut than an actual feature, the HEPA filter is what makes the difference.
OMG…where is your helmet and safety vest!!!
Why the hell those goggles?
As an instructional video we kind of need to follow the standard safety procedures relevant to whatever we are working on. Lead Acid batteries can crack and have acid exposed, if this got into your eyes it would be very bad news.
This video is proof Tesla hates their customers...
Not very difficult, where should the engineers have made it different or easier.
@datazndood the fact that you have to remove the entire front end of your car to get to the 12V battery is an engineering crime against humanity. Literally no other car makes it that difficult