Removing cabin filter for better air flow?
#1
Removing cabin filter for better air flow?
I'm sure this is a terrible idea, but I am sweating my *** off waiting for the car to cool down.
My current air filter is less than 6 months old (4?).
Temps are hitting the upper 90s and after baking in the parking lot all day I find the airflow lacking in trying to cool down the cabin. With the fan on high I removed the filter from the glove box and there was a noticeable increase in airflow.
The filter did not appear dirty. There were a couple seeds but you could see daylight through it. I knocked it on the pavement a couple times to know anything loose that could be.
I notice the same thing in the coldest months when heating the cabin. I want more airflow.
So, how bad is it to run without?
Or...
Is there some high-flow filter?
Thanks, nf
My current air filter is less than 6 months old (4?).
Temps are hitting the upper 90s and after baking in the parking lot all day I find the airflow lacking in trying to cool down the cabin. With the fan on high I removed the filter from the glove box and there was a noticeable increase in airflow.
The filter did not appear dirty. There were a couple seeds but you could see daylight through it. I knocked it on the pavement a couple times to know anything loose that could be.
I notice the same thing in the coldest months when heating the cabin. I want more airflow.
So, how bad is it to run without?
Or...
Is there some high-flow filter?
Thanks, nf
#2
Re: Removing cabin filter for better air flow?
When did cars start using filters on in-coming air ? 1995-2000 there about. Just remember in dusty conditions to put the air on recirculate. My 2006 has lots of air cir.. Maybe you have a blockage? Hal
#3
Re: Removing cabin filter for better air flow?
For $15, I replaced the filter with one from Autozone. Much easier pill to swallow than the $60 Honda one. Seems the airflow is a bit better. This afternoon ought to be the real test.
Cheers, nf
Cheers, nf
#5
Re: Removing cabin filter for better air flow?
noflash,
I wonder if the previous cabin air filter might have been placed in upside-down? There are arrows on the filters that indicate the direction of air flow; the direction of the arrows should match those on the casing that you place the filters into. If one or both of the filters (there are 2 in the HCH I, not sure if you guys have 1 or 2 in your model) had been placed in the wrong direction, maybe that impeded the air flow. Just a thought.
I wonder if the previous cabin air filter might have been placed in upside-down? There are arrows on the filters that indicate the direction of air flow; the direction of the arrows should match those on the casing that you place the filters into. If one or both of the filters (there are 2 in the HCH I, not sure if you guys have 1 or 2 in your model) had been placed in the wrong direction, maybe that impeded the air flow. Just a thought.
Last edited by Gairwyn; 06-25-2012 at 11:33 AM.
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