View Full Version : Charcoal HVAC filters?


Trip
05-14-2006, 03:47 PM
Just curious - does anyone use charcoal / hepta filters in their cars? Do you notice a reduction in orders? Came across a website that sells replacement filters.

http://www.corteco-usa.com/PROD/CAFilters.asp

Peniole
05-14-2006, 06:52 PM
Sounds like a viable alternative. Keep in mind hepa filters are of course smaller pored and more restrictive (so you'll need a higher fan setting than usual), for odor the charcoal would definitely do the job. Keep us updated if you decide to use any :thmsup:

Trip
05-15-2006, 05:24 AM
Sounds like a viable alternative. Keep in mind hepa filters are of course smaller pored and more restrictive (so you'll need a higher fan setting than usual), for odor the charcoal would definitely do the job. Keep us updated if you decide to use any :thmsup:

I was thinking it would be more restrictive. :yes: What caught my attention was the availability of charcoal. Not that things stink more around here :D but there's definitely more exhaust and smog than there is driving around in my little 3 traffic light hometown. :lmao: Seriously, we have like 5 lights. :paranoid:

Plus, I notice mu dash board gets dusty faster! I'm forever wiping down the dashboard and the vents. :naughty: I thought maybe a different filter would help keep the particulates down and maybe even help clean up the air a bit in the cabin.

I'm going to check auto zone first before I order anything online.

Peniole
05-15-2006, 07:31 PM
Yup on the dust I've been getting more on the dash too. Although mine seems more like lint and I know my better half is responsible for a lot of lint in the car (all those soft blouses :D ). Imagine that with the black cloth interior :nuts: lint roller helps for the seats, and dusting microfiber for the dash. SO I don't really know if I have a filter issue since I can't tell which is which :lmao: