Ever check your Pollen Filter?

[TaKeN]

The pollen filter is an item which most garages neglect from what i've read!

I decided to have a look at mine the other day. The pictures speak for themselves







I originally thought that the dirty pollen filter might be Carbon Activated, as those are a black colour. But I can't seem to find any for sale. So I think it's just a disgusting old one

 

[Firestar_3x]

What a mess, in answer to your question, yes, change it every 10k.

 

[Muffin`]

Good lord, so much for full service history

 

[TaKeN]

What a mess, in answer to your question, yes, change it every 10k.

It's pretty vile! The fan seems to struggle a lot less now. I wonder why?!

Good lord, so much for full service history

I think the bloke who smoked in it probably didn't help the situation!

 

[PobodY]

Pollen filter? - I don't got one of those; saves on the servicing costs I guess.

 

[Imy]

Yeah mine looked like that at last change. Can't remember off-hand when the previous owner last changed it though.

 

[Sho]

Yeam mines got changed back in June. Should be alright for a while.

 

[Shimmy]

Mine's one of those carbon ones so pretty much look like that when put in.

The main difference between a new and old one when I change mine is the weight.

 

[Firestar_3x]

Mine's one of those carbon ones so pretty much look like that when put in.

The main difference between a new and old one when I change mine is the weight.

Was going to say this, i've been through both types and do prefer the carbon ones.

 

[phil675]

I changed mine and it looked as though it was the original. Very black and a ton of leaves in the tubes, after replacing it the air out the vents was much nicer to breath in.

 

[alexthecheese]

Is this just filtering air into the cabin?

 

[Firestar_3x]

Is this just filtering air into the cabin?

Yep

 

[jon-]

I did exactly the same recently, my old one looked a little worse (100,000 mile KA) and smelt horrible!

 

[bledd]

Is this just filtering air into the cabin?

When they get clogged with debris and water, causes the car to smell and mist up.

 

[Matt82]

haha practically nothing gets through the blowers on my e36

i have to have the fan set to 3 to get anything coming through

cant wait to see the state of that filter

 

[Brookert]

Just think of all the bacterial and fungal spores you've been breathing in.....Yuck! Must check mine.

 

[p1RATE]

Just think of all the bacterial and fungal spores you've been breathing in.....Yuck! Must check mine.

i don't see how this is any different to opening the window and taking a deep breath

 

[Mr-White]

Funny you should post this thread, just arranged to get my car serviced at Audi and they gave me the option of changing the pollen filter but would cost me an extra £40. I said no, think I may reconsider. The cars had a full service history so should be able to check when it was last changed, however I've done nearly 20k miles in 20 months, so might need doing anyway.

MW

 

[Firestar_3x]

Funny you should post this thread, just arranged to get my car serviced at Audi and they gave me the option of changing the pollen filter but would cost me an extra £40. I said no, think I may reconsider. The cars had a full service history so should be able to check when it was last changed, however I've done nearly 20k miles in 20 months, so might need doing anyway.

MW

Change it yourself, the part itself costs about £10 - £15 and takes 30 seconds.

 

[Duke]

Funny you should post this thread, just arranged to get my car serviced at Audi and they gave me the option of changing the pollen filter but would cost me an extra £40. I said no, think I may reconsider. The cars had a full service history so should be able to check when it was last changed, however I've done nearly 20k miles in 20 months, so might need doing anyway.

MW

If its like my VW, its under the glove compartment, a few clips hold a cover in place and you can then see the bottom of the filter (it is vertical and just drops/slides out). Takes no time to either clean or replace.