pollen filters

[domsz4]

do our cars have pollen fitlers and the like?

where are they?

 

[itguy]

Yes - it's at the top of the passenger footwell. To change it you need to take out the plastic panel that's at the top of the footwell (with the light in) and then the filter housing is easily seen. The filter slides upwards into it.

 

[domsz4]

Thanks
Thought if I'm going to do the oil/air filter I might as well do that one too

What about fuel filters other service parts?

 

[Bbr92]

Good video on youtube for changing the pollen filter, its very easy but worth watching just for reference.

 

[ben g]

What would happen if you didn't change the filter? My interior always seems to have a musky smell after it's been raining and wondered if the pollen filter was the cause?

I've also noticed water on the inside of the screen, about 1/3 the way across, going from left to right. I had the windscreen replaced as the old one had a chip in this area, which I thought was the cause, but it seems not.

 

[domsz4]

What would happen if you didn't change the filter? My interior always seems to have a musky smell after it's been raining and wondered if the pollen filter was the cause?

I've also noticed water on the inside of the screen, about 1/3 the way across, going from left to right. I had the windscreen replaced as the old one had a chip in this area, which I thought was the cause, but it seems not.

a simialr thing happened on both my fords and was due to a drain under the bonnet blocking up.

my first thought would be to check all of these and take it from there. these things are only £12 in eurocarparts so worth changing to see if it helps. it cant do any harm.

 

[domsz4]

good video ...

 

[ben g]

Cheers dom. Seems worthwile doing.

 

[itguy]

The poor old pollen filter always seems to be the neglected one but its the filter that stops us all sneezing and breathing in endless diesel soot particles!

I've found problems with cars misting up, smelling fusty, not semi sting quick enough, having apparently weak fan speeds etc all down to the pollen filter.

Also, two types are available, I always go for the charcoal activated ones (the more expensive of the two) as I've always found that it tends to be better for my hayfever than a standard non carbon one.

 

[Lance]

Changed my pollen filter a few months back.......TIP - note exactly which way the filter comes out, there's an arrow for airflow on it and you need the new one to go in the same way.

IIRC the arrow is on one of the side edges.

BTW.....Mine was packed solid with bits of fluff, leaves, twigs etc, so the change was well overdue.

Oh, and the whole filter change takes about 5 mins.

 

[the cueball]

Changed my pollen filter a few months back.......TIP - note exactly which way the filter comes out, there's an arrow for airflow on it and you need the new one to go in the same way.

Only if you are sure your current one is fitted correctly... otherwise DO NOT put the new one in the same way, put it in the proper way..

:wink: :wink: :wink:

 

[bcworkz]

Read carefully what the arrow is for. Some filters the arrow is to point forward in the car, Others apparently to the airflow which is to the rear.

 

[domsz4]

Read carefully what the arrow is for. Some filters the arrow is to point forward in the car, Others apparently to the airflow which is to the rear.

there's plenty of air flow to my rear..... well after last nights curry/larger there is! :evil:

 

[srhutch]

The poor old pollen filter always seems to be the neglected one but its the filter that stops us all sneezing and breathing in endless diesel soot particles!

I've found problems with cars misting up, smelling fusty, not semi sting quick enough, having apparently weak fan speeds etc all down to the pollen filter.

Also, two types are available, I always go for the charcoal activated ones (the more expensive of the two) as I've always found that it tends to be better for my hayfever than a standard non carbon one.

Bit pointless in a roadster, or don't you ever put the roof down oke:

 

[bcworkz]

[Filter is a] Bit pointless in a roadster, or don't you ever put the roof down oke:

Speaking of pointless, I've taken to trying to remember to turn the fan off or place the system in recirc mode whilst the roof is down in an attempt to minimise the crud accumulating in the pollen filter. I suppose I should have more important things to worry about. :tumbleweed:

 

[itguy]

The poor old pollen filter always seems to be the neglected one but its the filter that stops us all sneezing and breathing in endless diesel soot particles!

I've found problems with cars misting up, smelling fusty, not semi sting quick enough, having apparently weak fan speeds etc all down to the pollen filter.

Also, two types are available, I always go for the charcoal activated ones (the more expensive of the two) as I've always found that it tends to be better for my hayfever than a standard non carbon one.

Bit pointless in a roadster, or don't you ever put the roof down oke:

Good point yes!

 

[ben g]

Changed mine today. Got one from eurocarparts for £9.57, a hengst one.

Took about 5 minute to change. Hardest part was trying to push the new filter back up into place as it kept buckling as it has no strength.

 

[srhutch]

[Filter is a] Bit pointless in a roadster, or don't you ever put the roof down oke:

Speaking of pointless, I've taken to trying to remember to turn the fan off or place the system in recirc mode whilst the roof is down in an attempt to minimise the crud accumulating in the pollen filter. I suppose I should have more important things to worry about. :tumbleweed:

Always have the fan off with roof down unless its needed for heat.

 

[GreyZed]

Changed mine today. Got one from eurocarparts for £9.57, a hengst one.

Took about 5 minute to change. Hardest part was trying to push the new filter back up into place as it kept buckling as it has no strength.

There are 2 types. A basic pollen filter for cars without climate/aircon and an activated carbon one if have aircon. The one with activated carbon is thicker heavier and stiffer and tends not to buckle when you insert it.