Anyone added the cabin air filter?

[DFrank]

I am hoping for some feedback on the cab air filter offered by Geno's. I think it is $50, so I don't really want to experiment. Not sure what's different about this truck, but I seem to notice other people's exhaust alot more than in my '00. I never used to choose the recirculating air mode, but seem to use it more in the new truck.



Is there a change in where the vehicle gets its "fresh air"? I know my '00 did not have a caabin air filter either.



Thanks, Dave

 

[Prairie Dog]

Do they make one for the third gens now?

 

[PaulG]

i bought it for mine and to be honest on a scale of 1-10 i rate it at a 4-5 for the money it helped a little but i'd say at best cut out 10% of the smell getting in. I'm still running it but if i was without it don't think it would bother me. hope this helps

Paul G.

 

[DFrank]

Originally posted by Prairie Dog

Do they make one for the third gens now?

No, aparently they don't. Doesn't sound like I'd waste the money on one if they did. Anyone have one and like it? I suppose that question is better asked on 2 G for now.

 

[willyslover]

same here. . a bit O help but not a bunch

I run it for allergy help and it does help a bit but how to gauge how much ??

 

[BarryG]

I also have one in my 01 and for smell it did help but not that much 10-20%. However it does keep crap from getting in and building up and blocking the hvac parts in there which is one reason I purchased it but someone crafty could surely just put a screen in there to keep the junk out.

 

[DPelletier]

I own an company that does institutional and industrial ventilation. As many have observed, these set ups will do very little (if anything) to eliminate odors. They can help with dust, if you're driving dirt roads, etc. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time with it.



Dave

 

[JMcDowell]

FILTER

Many new cars not only have a dust filter for dust, debris, etc

but also have a charcoal filter to eliminate oders. They are

fairly expensive (mercedes=150+) but they do work. If you

are looking to eliminate oders a charcoal filter is the way to go...

that is if they make one for our trucks.

 

[DPelletier]

Sorry,

JMcDowel is right, I should have been more clear. Activated Carbon (adsorption type) filters can be effective against odours. Downside is expensive filter cartridges and frequent changes are required to maintain effectiveness. Most automotive systems do not use activated carbon and are effective only for dust control. Most of these filters are only good for about 10-20% effectiveness (based on ASHRAE 52-76). Basically particulate type filters are only effective on particulate matter contamination. Odors must be removed using activated carbon or other chemical filtration.



Dave



ps. Oh, yeah I forgot to mention that even with activated carbon, the rating for carbon monoxide is poor, but of course, pure carbon monoxide is odourless, so if anyone has a more detailed list of chemicals making up exhaust gases, I would be pleased to respond with an effectiveness rating for activated carbon filters.

 

[R.M.THOMPSON]

and a carbon filter cartidge to do the cfm our trucks are moving would be as big as a thirty gallon drum. If you don't want to ghange it once a month anyway !!!

 

[EEdmondson]

I'd like to have one for dust and pollen. Odors are usually temporary and I can live with them. Pollen can be dangerous if it causes a sneezing fit while driving in traffic. Ever try sneezing with your eyes open?