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active carbon?
« on: May 04, 2014, 05:28:56 pm »
Hi, just a quick question. I was buying some service essentials from eurocarparts. Got confused with the cabin filter. Whats active carbon cabin filter and normal cabin filter? how can I find out which one I have?

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Re: active carbon?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2014, 05:45:04 pm »

Active carbon is normally a couple of quid extra and is a better filter iirc

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Re: active carbon?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2014, 07:22:03 pm »
Colour difference One is darker than the other
 Have you tried   carparts4less  Could be cheaper :happy2:
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Re: active carbon?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2014, 08:11:10 pm »
As standard you'll have a normal filter. But the charcoal is just optional if you want it. Its supposed to help absorb smells to stop them coming into the cabin.
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Re: active carbon?
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2014, 10:15:01 pm »
Ive just fitted the mann active carbon filter, old one looked better made had plastic casing on the filter but the mann one didnt, will buy one with a case next time.

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Re: active carbon?
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2014, 10:43:04 pm »
Ive just fitted the mann active carbon filter, old one looked better made had plastic casing on the filter but the mann one didnt, will buy one with a case next time.

Wouldn't worry about the casing. They generally have a foam bit at the bottom, makes no difference.
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