Especially at this time of year a change of cabin filter can make a big difference for drivers and their passengers. However, as parts specialist MEYLE points out, when it comes to replacement not all filters provide the same level of protection.  

MEYLE says that garages need to be clear on the difference between a normal particle cabin filter and an activated carbon filter. A particle filter is designed to capture particles such as pollen, road dust, wear-off from brakes, tyres or clutch, and soot or dust. 

An activated carbon filter does all of this, but also binds gases such as ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide. Especially for people with allergies, activated carbon filters are a smart choice since they trap a significant number of particles, preventing them from entering the cabin and causing watery eyes or itchy sinuses and mucous membranes, which can pose a safety risk.

MEYLE activated carbon filters feature coconut fibre and a greater amount of iodine in the carbon, meaning more organic compounds are adsorbed, resulting in the filter being able to work more efficiently. Added to this, the use of high-quality materials, such as elastic fleece, and adhesives helps to reduce pressure loss and allows a sufficient amount of filtered air to enter the cabin.

In addition to particle filters and regular activated carbon filters, there are now filters with an additional layer of specially impregnated activated carbon that not only filters pollen, particles and gases, but also nitrogen oxides (NOx). The NOx is not only filtered but also chemically bound as a salt, which won’t be released even during disposal.

MEYLE filters are available from stockists nationwide.