Washable up to a minimum of 5 times or more!

A cabin air filter is like a filter on a home furnace or air conditioner. It removes dirt, dust and pollen from air that enters the passenger compartment through the vehicle's HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) system. The filter also helps keep the A/C evaporator clean. This allows the A/C system to cool at peak efficiency and reduces the buildup of contaminants on the evaporator that contribute to the growth of microbes that can cause musty odor.

 

Pull out the filter

Wash (do not scrub!)

Air dry the filter

For installation instructions, please visit the DIY installation page!

Which vehicles have cabin air filters?

Cabin air filters were introduced back in the mid-1980s in Audis and other European luxury vehicles. The first domestic applications date back to 1994 (Ford Contour & Mercury Mystique). Today, cabin air filters are found in almost 80% of all new vehicles.

The best way to determine if a customer's vehicle has a cabin air filter is to check your filter supplier's catalog or database, or to look in the vehicle owner's manual. Check the index for Cabin Air Filter, or look in the section that lists scheduled maintenance items.

Where is the cabin air filter located?

Most cabin air filters are located in the HVAC plenum assembly behind the glove box, or at the HVAC inlet near the cowl area at the base of the windshield in the engine compartment. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the exact location of the filter and replacement procedure. On some applications, two filters are used in a stacked arrangement. This allows for easier filter replacement in tight quarters.

Filter replacement typically takes 10 minutes or less on the easier applications. But on others, it takes longer depending on how much disassembly is required (the glove box or console may have to be removed to reach the filter). As a rule, no special tools are needed but care must be used to make sure the filter is positioned correctly and seals tightly against its enclosure.

How often should a cabin air filter be changed?

A simple OEM dust only filter should last 5,000 to 10,000 KM or 1 year depending on operating conditions. More frequent filter changes may be required in dusty areas, it should be replaced regularly. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for specific service interval recommendations.

More Benefits

Cabin air filters help to protect your health by improving the quality of the air you breathe while in your vehicle. These filters trap a broad range of microscopic particles, harmful gases and unpleasant odor to help make your time in the car more pleasant and healthier.

Regularly replacing your cabin air filter can offer relief for asthma, allergy and hay fever sufferers. It also helps to protect the performance of your air conditioning system. 

  • Torque Washable Car Cabin Air-Conditioning Filter is designed to be re-used up to more than 5 times at every 10,000 km intervals.
  • This gives the user a substantial amount of savings as compared to using a Stock / OEM cabin filter which is completely disposable after every 5,000 km of use.
  • The filtration efficiency of this unique product is within the range of 25% to 60% without compromising the volume of air that will pass through it compared to a stock filter rated at 15% to 20% and is disposable immediately after a single use.