Car pollen filter

Today interior filter is a standard spare part in the car. It cleans the air before that gets into the car saloon. Harmful substances and dust are caught. Passengers inhale clean air and they mustn’t be afraid of sanitary-hygienic standards’ violation. There are a lot of interior filters for selling that differ both in construction and filtering technology. Carmakers indicate the car models the filter may be used for. Also it is necessary to take into consideration the year of manufacture of the car.

In course of time interior filter wears out. So, as a result, it is not effective any more. All carmakers advise regularly to change the interior filter. Otherwise it may be life-taking if the filter malfunctions. You can change the filter by yourself without repair shop assistance. Car owner can read in the maintenance manual where the filter is situated and how to change it. In many car models interior filter is situated on the driver side in the low part. After you remove the old filter, install a new one on its place. Pay attention to the way how the filter is regulated.

It is very important to choose the appropriate filter. Make some mouse clicks and you will find interior filter for your car in our catalogue of original car parts. Pay attention the filter to fit your car. Majority of carmakers has changed air filter in car model range. If you need other spare car parts, for example taillight, outside rear-view mirror, brake calliper, horn, mudguard fender, expansion tank, poly-V belt or spin-on filter, then visit our Internet shop. You can order all spare car parts through Internet and quickly get your order.

Cabin filter failures

• the part is soiled;
• the filtering surface is damaged;
• the desorption took place (coal lost its filtering properties).

Signs of cabin filter failures

• windows are sweated;
• unpleasant odor in the passenger compartment;
• during the fan operation at the highest speed, pressure of the air supplied to the passenger compartment is at the low level;
• the air-conditioning system functions incorrectly;
• the passenger compartment is insufficiently warmed in a cold season;
• air circulates badly.

Causes of cabin filter failures

• the part is mounted incorrectly;
• the car is used on dusty roads;
• the component is operated longer than it is permitted;
• the working surface of the filter is influenced by water and greasing substances;
• dirt and foreign subjects got into the system so the filtering material was damaged;
• coal filter absorbed too many chemicals therefore it lost its chemical properties.

Diagnostics

Visual inspection will allow to reveal part breakages. Before starting diagnostics, define the filter location. In the majority of passenger cars it is located directly under a bonnet, however in certain cases the filter is situated at the bottom of the central console.

If the filter isn't too soiled, shake it out. Be sure to convince that there are no water traces on the part as the humid environment creates favourable conditions for pathogenic microorganisms reproduction.

Replacement of AC filter

The component belongs to consumables therefore it isn’t repaired. Besides it doesn’t cost much so the filter can be replaced if necessary.

Component service life is usually about 10000 operational kilometers. The component is to be replaced every 5000 operational kilometers in case if the car is often used on dusty roads or roads with low-quality surface.

You can install a new filter on your own, it won’t take special knowledge and equipment. First, remove the cover fixed with the help of snaps or small screws and then remove the component to be replaced. Ensure correct installation of a new component.

If during diagnostics it was found out that filter was significantly damaged, you should address to a service station to perform composite checkout of air-conditioning system for more serious defects.