Cabin Air Filters and Convertibles

[dghii]

Just happened to check mine this weekend while changing my battery.....it was filthy!! Its been about 7 years since I replaced it although I know I've blown it out a few times. I put it back in. Guess I'll include one in my next parts order but as my car is mostly a top down car, I'm not too worriied about it!

[alynch]

Cabin air filters also filter the air to the AC evaporator to prevent dirt build up on the coils. Dirty coils can compromise the operation of the AC system.

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by alynch

Cabin air filters also filter the air to the AC evaporator to prevent dirt build up on the coils. Dirty coils can compromise the operation of the AC system.

Which is why I wish my 964 had them.

I mostly drive my Boxster with the roof up (during the day at least) so I change the filter with a charcoal unit once a year. Plus helps keep the cigarette smoke odors from other drivers out.

[Gelbster]

Originally Posted by alynch

Cabin air filters also filter the air to the AC evaporator to prevent dirt build up on the coils. Dirty coils can compromise the operation of the AC system.

A generic (carbon/charcol activated??) filter is less than $20.
Can you imagine the work involved in cleaning the evaporator coils ?

[Lew]

I just changed mine along with the air filter and the drive belt all from Pelican.....I am not going to try and out think Porsche. Filters are in place for a reason.

[lkchris]

Originally Posted by alynch

Cabin air filters also filter the air to the AC evaporator to prevent dirt build up on the coils. Dirty coils can compromise the operation of the AC system.

But, but ... why do convertibles have air conditioning?

Same overthinking.