Dirt-free Interiors with Toyota ACC Cabin Filter

Anthony Fontanelle
February 1, 2008

While it is true that the exterior provides the first impression for a car, the interior is just as important. What good is a car’s stylish, well-built exterior if its interior is covered with dust? Apparently, that does not mean a comfortable and enjoyable ride for a vehicle’s occupants. Good thing, there are devices available in the market today that address problems such as stinking and dirty car interiors.

Using cabin air filters only for European cars has become a thing of the past. Most cars, including Japanese-made Toyota, are now installed with activated charcoal cabin (ACC) filter to ensure a comfortable ride. The Toyota ACC cabin filter, which shares the same functions of an engine air filter, screens dust, pollen, dirt, and other impurities from the air before they enter the internal cabin. It protects the driver and passengers from external pollutants and emission gases. It also helps the AC evaporator to bring in cold and clean air into the vehicle.

The Toyota ACC cabin filter is also known as pollen filter, breather filter, interior air filter, micron air filter, AC filter, micro filter, interior ventilation filter, and dust filter. The Toyota ACC cabin filter is usually located under the dashboard or under the hood. It is usually made of materials like foam, cotton and paper, and activated charcoal. Paper is commonly used because it is cheap, readily available, and disposable. For vehicles exposed to extreme driving conditions like races and other motor games, foam filters are used because of their high absorption and good permeability. On the other hand, an activated charcoal cabin has an extra carbon layer that takes in noxious and harmful gases like nitrogen oxide, ozone, hydrocarbons, and sulfur dioxide with an added cover layer for superior protection.

Wear and tear is unavoidable particularly for ACC cabin filters that deal with dirt and air impurities. Disposable ACC cabin filters are usually changed every 12,000 to 15,000 miles or at least once a year.

Source:  Amazines.com