Helpful. I wish I had watched before I brought my replacement filter. I bought a HEPA filter because of it's filtering rating. Now I realize the airflow from my AC is diminished. I probable would buy a regular filter if I had to do it over.
I think maybe for the winter use the plain " paper " filter . That I expect would allow air to more freely pass through to make defrosting quicker . Then in spring / summer to go with a charcoal filter that I think will restrict airflow . Though the cold air of winter will keep the exhaust fumes around ground level and summertime to rise and not be noticeable as much .
I'm currently trying out a Purflux HEPA filter, dunno if they have tested for that but they advertise it, and personally I'd just recommend a good activated carbon filter instead. The HEPA filter provided a barely noticeable better pollen filtration, but at the cost of air flow restriction and basically no filtration of odor and gas fumes. My OEM filter looked like a carbon filter and you don't notice the odors and gas fumes until you don't have them filtered anymore. This was the only HEPA filter at my retailer, I don't know if there are any better ones out there, amongst dozens of readily available carbon filters. If I had to spec out my own imaginary filter, I'd double stack the HEPA + an activated carbon layer. That would make the flow restriction worth it.
great insights for dummies like me. Still not sure about the baking soda thing though, anyone has any experience with these? (when compared to non baking soda regular filters)
Hi loved your video I live in Pakistan and where i live there are alot of construction projects going on and its extremely dusty so i wanted to know which air filter is best for me
It does not come with one, but it sort of has a space for one, and I currently have a filter in there. One of my to-do list items is to find a filter that fits in exactly (instead of cutting a larger filter to size). If I don't find an exact fit, I'll still make a video, but either way I need to research a safe way to remove the plastic trim under the wipers; last time I accessed that area, the weather seal was a little damaged.
The best filter is anyone you can buy that's not made in China. A virus is only 0.1 microns. Also, you could have mentioned that all horizontally mounted cabin air filters with the blower motor mounted below the filter will have downward air flow. Bottom line = I gave you thumbs up because your video was more informative than most.
I assume you mean reusable filters (like K&N) with this answer: The carbon clings to stuff (and won't let it go when washed) and some carbon would be washed away. There's no effective way to add carbon back to a filter after it has been made (that I know of at least) so it would lose its activated carbon perks over time.
I guess I'm the real old school oddball here. Cabin air filters are my pet peeve. Like I said I'm old school and can't stomach all the new car features. I long for cassette players! Just kidding although I do miss the CD player and hate that my car doesn't have one. I also shut off all the warning bells and automatic braking, lane adjustments and all that. But cabin air filters! I had a car with 165,000 miles on it and never changed the filter. The dealership used to say they couldn't get it out that it was like a nest in there. I eventually started putting a note on my glove box saying "Do Not Open." I got sick of hearing "I need a new cabin air filter." Never changed them in any of my vehicles. Never had a problem.
I’ve only watched 2 videos and I’m greatly informed and appreciative.
@terminator1562 Rob Ford was the crack King. Lol. In all honesty, a little sad. And I’m not a Canuck! Lol
Helpful. I wish I had watched before I brought my replacement filter. I bought a HEPA filter because of it's filtering rating. Now I realize the airflow from my AC is diminished. I probable would buy a regular filter if I had to do it over.
I think maybe for the winter use the plain " paper " filter . That I expect would allow air to more freely pass through to make defrosting quicker . Then in spring / summer to go with a charcoal filter that I think will restrict airflow . Though the cold air of winter will keep the exhaust fumes around ground level and summertime to rise and not be noticeable as much .
Thanks.... Quite the info i was searching for
Great breakdown. Thanks!
The baking soda filter might kinda work cause you could throw a box of baking soda in a fridge to keep odors out so I assume it's the same concept
I'm trying out stp max cabin air filter. So far seems fresh 🤌
Nice overview! Most of my cars don't even have filters I think, hahaha.
I'm currently trying out a Purflux HEPA filter, dunno if they have tested for that but they advertise it, and personally I'd just recommend a good activated carbon filter instead.
The HEPA filter provided a barely noticeable better pollen filtration, but at the cost of air flow restriction and basically no filtration of odor and gas fumes. My OEM filter looked like a carbon filter and you don't notice the odors and gas fumes until you don't have them filtered anymore. This was the only HEPA filter at my retailer, I don't know if there are any better ones out there, amongst dozens of readily available carbon filters.
If I had to spec out my own imaginary filter, I'd double stack the HEPA + an activated carbon layer. That would make the flow restriction worth it.
Pure flow hepa I believe has carbon in it
Great explanation thanks!
great insights for dummies like me. Still not sure about the baking soda thing though, anyone has any experience with these? (when compared to non baking soda regular filters)
Hi loved your video I live in Pakistan and where i live there are alot of construction projects going on and its extremely dusty so i wanted to know which air filter is best for me
HEPA filter would provide the best filtration for you
Love the video
Not to be off topic but does the 04-06 GTO have a cabin filter ? Or you can make one ☝️ fit some how?
It does not come with one, but it sort of has a space for one, and I currently have a filter in there. One of my to-do list items is to find a filter that fits in exactly (instead of cutting a larger filter to size). If I don't find an exact fit, I'll still make a video, but either way I need to research a safe way to remove the plastic trim under the wipers; last time I accessed that area, the weather seal was a little damaged.
@@CarsSimplified Please do make that video on the Cabin Filter for our GTO’s. I’ll definitely want to see that video.
The best filter is anyone you can buy that's not made in China.
A virus is only 0.1 microns.
Also, you could have mentioned that all horizontally mounted cabin air filters with the blower motor mounted below the filter will have downward air flow.
Bottom line = I gave you thumbs up because your video was more informative than most.
Subscribed! Let's do a review on Lada Kalina?
Toyotas in Europe do filter recirculated air (3:45)
Why can't a activated carbon filter be used with K&N?
I assume you mean reusable filters (like K&N) with this answer:
The carbon clings to stuff (and won't let it go when washed) and some carbon would be washed away. There's no effective way to add carbon back to a filter after it has been made (that I know of at least) so it would lose its activated carbon perks over time.
@@CarsSimplified Thank you, but I'm thinking more of a thin sheet place over the filter.
I guess I'm the real old school oddball here. Cabin air filters are my pet peeve. Like I said I'm old school and can't stomach all the new car features. I long for cassette players! Just kidding although I do miss the CD player and hate that my car doesn't have one. I also shut off all the warning bells and automatic braking, lane adjustments and all that. But cabin air filters! I had a car with 165,000 miles on it and never changed the filter. The dealership used to say they couldn't get it out that it was like a nest in there. I eventually started putting a note on my glove box saying "Do Not Open." I got sick of hearing "I need a new cabin air filter." Never changed them in any of my vehicles. Never had a problem.
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it's your lungs you may do anything you want to .
@@Bananahammock88😂
@@onieshianapoleon2547 I have literally never heard someone be so proud to be a complete idiot.