Hyundai i10 Cabin Filter Replacement

You know when the cabin filter needs replacement when the air coming out from air-con vent is not as strong as before and sometimes the air smells like some sour thing spilled in the car. Normally, I change the cabin filter once a year but I do clean it once in a while so that dust would not accumulate in the evaporator and blower.

I bought the previous filter from Fronte at Banawe for 180 pesos last year. But this time I bought the filter from lazada.com.ph. The price is 290 pesos which include the delivery charge. The filter looks the same as the replacement I bought before. I hope it function as expected since the box says 'genuine parts' :-). Fingers cross.

Fast delivery from lazada.com.ph. 

It says, 'genuine parts'. But I have my doubt...




Nicely package in plastic.




The old one in the left looks super very dirty. It is really time to replace it.




Newly replaced cabin filter for may Hyundai i10 for better air circulation and cleaner air.

To replace:

• Remove the stopper in dashboard glovebox compartment.
• Remove the cabin filter lock - just press the ends of the lock.
• Remove the old cabin filter.
• Insert the new cabin filter.

Pepi Cubano @ SM North Edsa

Pepi Cubano is one of the newest store I see in Glorietta. I just contented myself in just looking at the deliciously displayed pictures of its foods whenever I pass the store since I am always in a hurry.

Luckily, I came across one in SM North Edsa in Quezon City. So, I tried one of their bestsellers. The price is a bit stiff but the food tastes great. I like how they  make the bread a bit crunchy. It just really the price that will turn off the customer.

Crunchy bread with loads of meat.

Hyundai i10 - Closing outside air inlet

I bought Hyundai i10 1.1L 2012 AT model last year (2017) from one of the members of Hyundai i10 club Philippines. The car is the replacement for my aging Hyundai Getz 2005 1.3L manual transmission. 

Actually, I am looking for i10 or Kia Picanto which has almost similar dimension and engine capacity. I thought the i10 has 3-cylinder but was surprised when I found out that it has 4-cylinder engine, thus, it is more smother than that of Picanto which has 3-cylinder engine. 

I was able to check 2 Picanto; the first one is from a Dealer along Kalayaan St. in Quezon City. The model is 2015 1.0L manual transmission and the body is still fresh. The engine seem to be ok as well and it is clean! I test drive the vehicle and found out that the clutch is not working well. It is like sticking in the middle which causes some revving and unpleasant driving experience.

The last one; I found from olx.ph. The same model and avocado green color. The Seller is from Marikina. We met at SM Marikina parking lot. He shown me the papers which seem legit. The car is still fresh; with seats still sporting plastic covering. I can't say anything negative about the look of the car, inside or outside.

I checked the engine and it is clean but when I touch the back of the engine block, I found oil sipping out from the gasket. I think, it's normally happen after engine overheat. So, I decided not to buy the car which the Seller understand (he knows the issue but he hide it to me, naughty).

My other option is to try to bargain to a Seller of the i10 I found in the i10 facebook club. The original price is 315K but he said it is still negotiable. I went to the Seller's house which is around 15 minutes from where I live. The car is still in great condition. Seem to be well taken care of. The engine is not clean but no oil and runs great. I test drive the car and found that one of the shocks in the back need replacement including the 2 front stabilizers. I haggled and was able to bring the price down to 277K. Since the car will just need replacing some inexpensive parts, I decided to buy it. 

Lately, I notice that the outside air is coming inside the car. This is due to the damage foam in the air inlet of the air-conditioner. I asked advise from the i10 club and they said that I can cover the air inlet with a foam myself or cover the inlet when I bring the car for air-con cleaning which will cost around 3,500K.

I thought, the quick solution for this problem is for me to cover the air inlet from the ouside with a foam. Luckily, my wife still has a spare foam we use for dish washing :-). So, I used it to cover the air-inlet after promising her that I will be a replacement.

As expected, the air from the outside doesn't sip in the car now. I can park beside trucks and buses without smelling the burning diesel fuel. I think the air-con cleaning can wait for now.

Below is some of the pictures I've taken for covering the air-inlet.

Remove the clip. Just push the middle part.



Remove the screws.




Separate the sprayer hose. 




 Remove the front panel.



Use the foam to cover the air inlet and duct tape and aluminum tape to hold it in place. 

Put back the front panel.



These are the tapes I used.

J&D Ramen @ Tandang Sora QC

If you like Ramen and you happened to be near Tandang Sora, you might want to try check the J&D Ramen along Tandang Sora Avenue. The place is near Culiat Highschool. The ramen house is located in a parking area of the building and open in the evening (we initially thought they are open during day). Maybe because the place is not air-conditioned and eating a hot ramen would make you perspire to death :-).  

They just basically put a colorful tent, tables and chairs and provide a good set of menus. During our visit we ordered one of their best sellers, i.e. the pork ramen. My wife ordered the seafood and takoyaki. The price for the budget is 60 pesos but the serving is really small. If you are hungry you might want to order the big one. Taste is average not the one that will make you a regular customer. But still, this restaurant is something that should be tried. We haven't check their other offerings but I am guessing they taste average as well.