With time, micro-organisms can accumulate in the cabin filter area of the car and clog it causing insufficient ventilation inside the vehicle and a consequent ‘fog’ and humidity on the windscreen, Sogefi say.
Maintaining the right function of the car ventilation is vitally important.
Through the Purflux, FRAM and CoopersFiaam brand names, Sogefi offers two types of filters to the aftermarke to protect against pollution and odour.
Pollen cabin air filters stop all particles bigger than 40 microns, including surrounding dust, vegetable dust, pollen, bacteria, brake residue, mould, sulphur oxides and exhaust gases.
Activated carbon filters stop all particles and odours, reducing the concentration of noxious gases inside the car that can cause both headaches and coughing.
The filter consists of three filtration layers: one active carbon layer between two layers of non-woven fibres.
Sogefi say most filters in modern cars are accessible and easily replaced without specific tools.
In a recent statement Sogefi said: “The longer cabin air filters remain in the car, the worse the accumulation of bacteria inside the vehicle becomes.
“This therefore lowers the flow of fresh air into the cabin.
“In an urban environment, filter efficiency reduces even faster, especially in traffic jams and at low speeds when exhaust gases can create a dangerous gas tunnel in the cabin.
“Therefore – as with all other filters – cabin filters must be changed during the annual service along with the other service item filters.
“In this way you do not only provide a benefit to your customers driving experience, but also realise a good margin opportunity for your business.”
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