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<blockquote data-quote="Bimshop Singapore" data-source="post: 737985" data-attributes="member: 32145"><p><u><strong>08 Nov 2015</strong></u></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">The cabin filter aka aircon filter is one often overlooked part of the car. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">This is what happens when its not changed regularly.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Article courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com" target="_blank">eHow | How to - Discover the expert in you!</a><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"> (by Jack Gerard)</span></p><p><a href="http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com%2Finfo_7836612_symptoms-clogged-cabin-filter.html" target="_blank">Symptoms of a Clogged Cabin Filter | eHow</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Symptoms of a Clogged Cabin Filter</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: inherit"><a href="http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com%2Fcontributor%2Fjack_gerard%2F" target="_blank">By Jack Gerard</a>eHow Contributor</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: inherit"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: inherit">Reduced Airflow</span></strong></p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit">A clogged cabin filter can reduce the volume of air that can pass through. This means air passing through the air-conditioning system slows down, thus reducing the flow of air into the cabin of the car. Vehicle owners may have to turn up the fan settings on their air conditioner to compensate for the reduced airflow, putting a strain on the air-conditioning system as it tries to blow more air into the cabin.</span></strong></li> </ul><p><strong><span style="font-family: inherit">Reduced Horsepower</span></strong></p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit">A vehicle's engine provides power for the air-conditioning system's components. When the cabin filter is clogged, the system has to work harder and requires more power from the engine to do so. This reduces power to other components such as the drive train and alternator. As more power is diverted into meeting the needs of the air-conditioning system, overall horsepower and performance can suffer.</span></strong></li> </ul><p><strong><span style="font-family: inherit">Increased Cabin Temperature</span></strong></p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit">An overworked air-conditioning system with reduced airflow is less able to keep the a consistent cabin air temperature. The air temperature increase caused by a clogged cabin filter may be gradual or significant, depending on how the filter is clogged, as well as other factors such as the outside temperature and amount of sunlight heating the air as it passes through the car's windows. When the air temperature starts to rise, the air conditioner simply can't produce enough cool air to reduce the temperature.</span></strong></li> </ul><p><strong><span style="font-family: inherit">Increased Air Pollutants</span></strong></p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit">More dust, pollen and other airborne pollutants make their way into a vehicle's cabin when the air filter is clogged. This is a result of the air conditioning system pulling air through and around the filter.</span></strong></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bimshop Singapore, post: 737985, member: 32145"] [U][B]08 Nov 2015[/B][/U] [FONT=Verdana]The cabin filter aka aircon filter is one often overlooked part of the car. [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]This is what happens when its not changed regularly.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Article courtesy of [/FONT][URL="http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com"]eHow | How to - Discover the expert in you![/URL][FONT=Verdana] (by Jack Gerard)[/FONT] [URL="http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com%2Finfo_7836612_symptoms-clogged-cabin-filter.html"]Symptoms of a Clogged Cabin Filter | eHow[/URL] [B]Symptoms of a Clogged Cabin Filter [FONT=inherit][URL="http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com%2Fcontributor%2Fjack_gerard%2F"]By Jack Gerard[/URL]eHow Contributor Reduced Airflow[/FONT][/B] [LIST][*][B][FONT=inherit]A clogged cabin filter can reduce the volume of air that can pass through. This means air passing through the air-conditioning system slows down, thus reducing the flow of air into the cabin of the car. Vehicle owners may have to turn up the fan settings on their air conditioner to compensate for the reduced airflow, putting a strain on the air-conditioning system as it tries to blow more air into the cabin.[/FONT][/B] [/LIST] [B][FONT=inherit]Reduced Horsepower[/FONT][/B] [LIST][*][B][FONT=inherit]A vehicle's engine provides power for the air-conditioning system's components. When the cabin filter is clogged, the system has to work harder and requires more power from the engine to do so. This reduces power to other components such as the drive train and alternator. As more power is diverted into meeting the needs of the air-conditioning system, overall horsepower and performance can suffer.[/FONT][/B] [/LIST] [B][FONT=inherit]Increased Cabin Temperature[/FONT][/B] [LIST][*][B][FONT=inherit]An overworked air-conditioning system with reduced airflow is less able to keep the a consistent cabin air temperature. The air temperature increase caused by a clogged cabin filter may be gradual or significant, depending on how the filter is clogged, as well as other factors such as the outside temperature and amount of sunlight heating the air as it passes through the car's windows. When the air temperature starts to rise, the air conditioner simply can't produce enough cool air to reduce the temperature.[/FONT][/B] [/LIST] [B][FONT=inherit]Increased Air Pollutants[/FONT][/B] [LIST][*][B][FONT=inherit]More dust, pollen and other airborne pollutants make their way into a vehicle's cabin when the air filter is clogged. This is a result of the air conditioning system pulling air through and around the filter.[/FONT][/B] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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