Cabin Air Filter
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In the past, I have been a huge fan of Wix filters, but as you said, their pricing is forcing me to look at more economical options. Particularly in the case of cabin filters. One day when I get really bored, I just may try building a little wood box and using household furnace filter media to make a cost effective cabin filter that would cost me about $3.00 for enough filter media to last me years.
Tuned
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If airflow matters to you, here is a test I performed.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...d-airflow.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...d-airflow.html
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I'm guessing that the more you filter the more air flow you lose. So how do you determine the worth of the filters? Do you want an N100 filter that can scrub the air or no filter that gives maximum airflow?
Tuned
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On a hot day if I have to keep turning the fan up to stay cool there is too much filtering going on....
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Not sure about the N95 masks but Asian people have had a tendency to wear them even before Covid but I believe it was pollution?
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Weather the HVAC is on or off, as long as the windows are open the "contaminants" are still entering the interior and your lungs. I assume when its nice outside the majority of motorists have the windows open....bypassing the cabin air filter as to why I removed mine years ago, its useless
Cargo Master
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I have tried a couple different ones. The factory one went away at 20k miles for a Bosch, which does indeed restrict airflow. I went back to a Motorcraft at 40k miles and the airflow is definitely better.
I could not discern any difference between the "better" filter over the standard one but I have never been fearful of breathing regular old outside air....lol
I could not discern any difference between the "better" filter over the standard one but I have never been fearful of breathing regular old outside air....lol
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Weather the HVAC is on or off, as long as the windows are open the "contaminants" are still entering the interior and your lungs. I assume when its nice outside the majority of motorists have the windows open....bypassing the cabin air filter as to why I removed mine years ago, its useless
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Is this the twilight zone? Are there really people that have never driven with their windows down or see anyone doing that?
I have my windows down all the time. Even keep it cracked in the winter for some fresh air on occasion when the truck is warm enough inside
I have my windows down all the time. Even keep it cracked in the winter for some fresh air on occasion when the truck is warm enough inside
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I have never driven with my windows down except when the AC failed but I got that fixed ASAP. I have air from outside come in via HVAC.
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having air come through the vents is nothing like having a nice breeze coming through the open window. So you never just open the window and let the air flow through the truck, hand out the window, tunes going on a nice mild day?
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No. Not unless someone rips a fart.