I have a cabin filter in my Corolla, and have had them in other vehicles in the past. Truth be told, I always thought the cabin filter thing was a gimmick and I have never replaced them on any vehicle. Pretty much, isn't it just to reduce dust that collects on the dash? Maybe I am wrong, but never changing the air cabin filter really doesn't matter....does it?
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I have a cabin filter in my Corolla, and have had them in other vehicles in the past. Truth be told, I always thought the cabin filter thing was a gimmick and I have never replaced them on any vehicle. Pretty much, isn't it just to reduce dust that collects on the dash? Maybe I am wrong, but never changing the air cabin filter really doesn't matter....does it?
As a person with allergies, the cabin air filter's best quality is the ability to filter out pollen. Not having to ever dust my car is just a nice secondary benefit.
Yes, they do need replacing because they start choking off the air flow when they get old. I noticed a big difference in air flow after replacing my old, packed, cabin filter.
I have a cabin filter in my Corolla, and have had them in other vehicles in the past. Truth be told, I always thought the cabin filter thing was a gimmick and I have never replaced them on any vehicle. Pretty much, isn't it just to reduce dust that collects on the dash? Maybe I am wrong, but never changing the air cabin filter really doesn't matter....does it?
As a person with allergies, the cabin air filter's best quality is the ability to filter out pollen. Not having to ever dust my car is just a nice secondary benefit.
Yes, they do need replacing because they start choking off the air flow when they get old. I noticed a big difference in air flow after replacing my old, packed, cabin filter.
I recently replaced the cabin air filter from a '96 Sable. The 2nd owner had never changed it before. He bought it at 40k miles. It now has ~ 180-190k miles. He could have went for another 50k miles with no ill affect b/c it couldn't get any worse than it had been for the last 50k miles.
Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
I have a cabin filter in my Corolla, and have had them in other vehicles in the past. Truth be told, I always thought the cabin filter thing was a gimmick and I have never replaced them on any vehicle. Pretty much, isn't it just to reduce dust that collects on the dash? Maybe I am wrong, but never changing the air cabin filter really doesn't matter....does it?
Just take it out and look at it. When I check my cabin filter it usually looks so horrible I want to change it! Black dirt, dust, leaves trapped in it. I am also allergic so I need clean air. Buy a manual for your car and see what it says there, then check to see for yourself. Many manufactureres say you don't need to worry about cabin filter but why trust them? They been wrong on many things. Critical thinking.
I have a cabin filter in my Corolla, and have had them in other vehicles in the past. Truth be told, I always thought the cabin filter thing was a gimmick and I have never replaced them on any vehicle. Pretty much, isn't it just to reduce dust that collects on the dash? Maybe I am wrong, but never changing the air cabin filter really doesn't matter....does it?
Just take it out and look at it. When I check my cabin filter it usually looks so horrible I want to change it! Black dirt, dust, leaves trapped in it. I am also allergic so I need clean air. Buy a manual for your car and see what it says there, then check to see for yourself. Many manufactureres say you don't need to worry about cabin filter but why trust them? They been wrong on many things. Critical thinking.
For the cabin I'd prefer carbon filters or no filters at all. Dusty paper is a cozy medium for every kind of bacteria to populate, especially in damp weather. Hence they usually stink before the replacement is due and doesn't filter out anything worthy unless you're not allergic to those pollens.
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Hence they usually stink before the replacement is due
No they're not. I should know because we got crazy humidity and lots of rain here in WI. I don't see how moisture will get into there due to filter located inside the car behind the glove compartment. I never had moist cabin filter, dirty yes. Moisty no.
Hence they usually stink before the replacement is due
No they're not. I should know because we got crazy humidity and lots of rain here in WI. I don't see how moisture will get into there due to filter located inside the car behind the glove compartment. I never had moist cabin filter, dirty yes. Moisty no.
here's a couple of filter tests done on some new and used filters to show how much pressure drop there is in a used filter and the resultant efficiencies.
These particular filters are out of one of my vehicles (Land Rover Defender 300Tdi ) and were performed by a filtration engineer on certified lab equipment.
The complete thread is here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/50650-air-filter-tests-finally.html
Pressure drops.
As Ben states in the linked thread, the Donaldson with 20,000km/12,000 miles use on dirt/gravel roads is still flowing more than enough air for this engine, and in this situation actually outflows a new OE filter as it has more media area. (more/deeper pleats and less restrictive case)
efficiency curves.
These particular filters are out of one of my vehicles (Land Rover Defender 300Tdi ) and were performed by a filtration engineer on certified lab equipment.
The complete thread is here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/50650-air-filter-tests-finally.html
Pressure drops.
As Ben states in the linked thread, the Donaldson with 20,000km/12,000 miles use on dirt/gravel roads is still flowing more than enough air for this engine, and in this situation actually outflows a new OE filter as it has more media area. (more/deeper pleats and less restrictive case)
efficiency curves.
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Ok I changed cabin filter in Elantra this Sunday. It's been 15k miles since the last change. Wow this thing was ugly! All black with dust and dry leafes stuck in it. Definetly needed to be changed. Napa improved their filter construction too. Now the filter got plastic frame with soft side cushioning for better fit and convenient handle to be able to pull it out more comfortable. Old one didn't have neither and needed to be pryed out with the screwdriver. Same construction proper OEM filter costs at least $12 more at the dealership. Nice improvement NAPA! Changing filters in Elantra is still a PITA though
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