Active Carbon Cabin Filters

mohan41 · 26th June 2010, 18:18

When I was searching information about cabin air filters, I came across this link about "Bosch: Active Carbon Cabin Filters": Bosch - Filters (please scroll down to end of the page)

I would like to know if anyone has used this type of air filter and does it really help in improving the quality of air coming into the cabin (in fresh air mode) while driving in congested city traffic.

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RemingtonSteele · 27th June 2010, 22:14

Thank you Mohan, for bring this to notice.
This is an interesting product. I would like to know more about it.
Does any BHPian has any first hand information on this product ?? If yes, please provide more inputs to enlighten us more.

rajivanoj · 27th June 2010, 22:53

Thats really good news, this is first time i hear about this filter. Where is it placed in cabin? there is not much installation details in bosch site. But its an good prodcut and needed for country like india. since lots of pollution around us.

VANdaMAN · 21st May 2012, 15:12

I have bought this product and fitted it in my SX4. Got it from a dealer in Bangalore who offered a 40% discount from MRP. I paid about Rs. 1060 for it. The guy actually delivered it to my house!

Fitting it was a simple task, took just 5 minutes.

As for the experience:

1. They say it is "perfumed" but could not detect any perfume
2. Reduces AC blower airflow by ~10% (my best guess)
3. Almost completely eliminates outside odours and in-car odours
4. I am assuming that it is equally good in trapping dust and pollen
5. I can literally drive in Bangalore city traffic with the AC vent open and hardly get any exhaust fume odours or other nasty smells inside the car

They say it is to be replaced annually. It's well worth the investment.

Jaguar · 21st May 2012, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by VANdaMAN

I have bought this product and fitted it in my SX4. Got it from a dealer in Bangalore who offered a 40% discount from MRP. I paid about Rs. 1060 for it. The guy actually delivered it to my house!

Can you share the contact details of the dealer please?

VANdaMAN · 22nd May 2012, 07:21

Shri Raghavendra Motors
Opposite Tyco Electronics
Graphite India Road
Whitefield, Bangalore

Bharat - 96321 81888

Part # for SX4 Activated Carbon Filter is 0986AF5168.

Correction from OP: MRP is Rs.1300 and I got a 20% discount.

aerohit · 5th August 2012, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by VANdaMAN

Shri Raghavendra Motors
Opposite Tyco Electronics
Graphite India Road
Whitefield, Bangalore

Bharat - 96321 81888

Part # for SX4 Activated Carbon Filter is 0986AF5168.

Correction from OP: MRP is Rs.1300 and I got a 20% discount.

Does he sell loose parts? or do we have to give the car for servicing?

VANdaMAN · 5th August 2012, 06:31

Yes, read my original post. No.

26th June 2010, 18:18	#1
mohan41 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 527 Thanked: 217 Times	Active Carbon Cabin Filters When I was searching information about cabin air filters, I came across this link about "Bosch: Active Carbon Cabin Filters": Bosch - Filters (please scroll down to end of the page) I would like to know if anyone has used this type of air filter and does it really help in improving the quality of air coming into the cabin (in fresh air mode) while driving in congested city traffic. Mods: I searched Team-BHP on this topic, could not find any threads on it, hence decided to create a new thread. If there is any existing thread about this subject, kindly point me to the same.
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27th June 2010, 22:14	#2
RemingtonSteele BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 596 Thanked: 263 Times	Thank you Mohan, for bring this to notice. This is an interesting product. I would like to know more about it. Does any BHPian has any first hand information on this product ?? If yes, please provide more inputs to enlighten us more.
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27th June 2010, 22:53	#3
rajivanoj BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 398 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Thats really good news, this is first time i hear about this filter. Where is it placed in cabin? there is not much installation details in bosch site. But its an good prodcut and needed for country like india. since lots of pollution around us.
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21st May 2012, 15:12	#4
VANdaMAN Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: Once	Re: Active Carbon Cabin Filters I have bought this product and fitted it in my SX4. Got it from a dealer in Bangalore who offered a 40% discount from MRP. I paid about Rs. 1060 for it. The guy actually delivered it to my house! Fitting it was a simple task, took just 5 minutes. As for the experience: 1. They say it is "perfumed" but could not detect any perfume 2. Reduces AC blower airflow by ~10% (my best guess) 3. Almost completely eliminates outside odours and in-car odours 4. I am assuming that it is equally good in trapping dust and pollen 5. I can literally drive in Bangalore city traffic with the AC vent open and hardly get any exhaust fume odours or other nasty smells inside the car They say it is to be replaced annually. It's well worth the investment.
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22nd May 2012, 07:21	#6
VANdaMAN Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: Once	Shri Raghavendra Motors Opposite Tyco Electronics Graphite India Road Whitefield, Bangalore Bharat - 96321 81888 Part # for SX4 Activated Carbon Filter is 0986AF5168. Correction from OP: MRP is Rs.1300 and I got a 20% discount.
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5th August 2012, 06:31	#8
VANdaMAN Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: Once	Yes, read my original post. No.
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