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Can cabin filters of different models be shared?
Can cabin filters of different models be shared?
Many technicians in repair shops may encounter such a situation during their daily maintenance. The cabin filter of the suitable model is out of stock. What should I do? Can I replace it with the cabin filter of other models?
Today we will talk to you: Can the cabin filters of different models be shared?
The main function of the cabin filter is to filter the air impurities entering the car compartment to keep the air fresh in the car. It is generally installed near the passenger glove box and connected to the car air conditioner. Therefore, theoretically speaking, three conditions need to be met to share:
01 Air permeability of cabin filter
The cabin filter is connected to the car air conditioner. Therefore, while filtering the air, the cabin filter also needs to have a certain amount of ventilation, also called the air volume, so as to ensure the normal operation of the car air conditioner. If the ventilation rate is too low, the car will be easily damaged. Other parts of the air conditioner; if the air permeability is too large, the corresponding filtering effect will not be achieved.
02The appearance and shape of the cabin filter
There are more and more car brands on the market, and more and more models. Different car models have different filter cartridges for installing cabin filters. They have various shapes. Therefore, if you want the cabin filters to be shared, they must be the same in shape.
03 size
In the process of filtering air, the cabin filter needs to be closely connected with the filter cartridge, and there is no gap between the two, so that the air will pass through the filter cartridge under the action of air pressure, thereby achieving a filtering effect. If there is a gap, part of the air will flow into the compartment from the gap, and it will not function as a filter. Therefore, if you want to share the cabin filter, in addition to the shape, the parameters in the specifications must also be consistent, so as to ensure the filtering effect.
In theory, cabin filters of different models can be shared as long as the above three conditions are met. In this case, use scissors to cut the cabin filters of different shapes and sizes into the same, can't they be shared?
The answer is obviously no.
First of all, in actual use, the car air conditioner system will vary according to the model change. At present, the relatively large filter manufacturers on the market have a set of strict production for product air permeability when producing cabin filters. standard. Under normal circumstances, different models have different requirements for air permeability. Of course, we do not rule out that models of the same brand and different series use the same car air conditioner. However, in most cases, the air permeability is still Less applicable
Secondly, cutting will cut off the supporting edge of the cabin filter, making it impossible to fit the filter box 100%, which will cause gaps, which will not achieve the filtering effect, and will be accompanied by "whooping" noise, so It is very undesirable to achieve the same shape and size by cutting.
Any different car model has a matching cabin filter, and you must check it carefully before buying or replacing it. Different models of products may look similar in appearance, but in fact they are different in size parameters and process requirements. We must not clog or cut them during daily maintenance. This will not only have no filtering effect, but also There may be other problems due to small losses.
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