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When my wife sent my Matrix to an auto shop for engine oil change, the guy told her need to change the engine inlet air filter (not oil filter). I was very unhappy on this guy as he just want to make money at all.. I checked the inlet air filter and it was still in good condition but just with dirts on it (light grey). I can clean it with a soft brush with the vacumn cleaner and it becomes in good condition. May I suggest you all, it is not necessary to change the cooling filter everytime but you can do the cleaning by yourself (of course, you have to know the way of cleaning and the condition check). You may save some money in few years time.
Of course, if you do not want to do the cleaning, you can always ask the shop to change it for you, they charge you $30, not a big deal. It is not a matter of few dollars but it is a wastage..When you do the 2nd cleaning, if you see any tissue coming out from the filter, you MUST replace it with new one.