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Originally posted by A6Pilot
The above attached picture appeared to show the filter clogged and filthy. Not necessarily so. The original filter installed at the factory came impregnated with activated carbon. Out of the box, it took on a grey cast, exactly as shown in the picture. As a test, flip the filter over and notice the 'clean' side looks essentially the same.
The original filter was designed for double duty - remove dust and particulates, and remove airborne aerosol contaminants. Replacement filters (even from the dealer) do not contain this activated carbon treatment, and come out of the box pure white. Recently Fram and Bosch have announced plans to treat their cabin filters with activated carbon. I'll bet those filters will take on a grey cast in the process.
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Good Information on the filter. I jus thought it was ash from all the fires in Alaska. There was also some dust, leaves, hair, and some feathers..........not sure how feathers got in there.
Needless to say it was dirty and ready to be replaced.
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