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Cabin air filters are designed to capture
airborne contaminants such as soot, dirt, pollen,
and other pollutants, that enter a vehicle cabin
through its heating, air conditioning and defrosting
(HVAC) system. Cabin air filters also prevent
leaves, dirt, bugs and other debris from entering
the HVAC system and negatively impacting the
operation of the heater, air conditioner and
defroster.
Does my vehicle have a cabin
air filter?
As the concern over air pollution and its impact on
drivers and passengers has grown in recent years,
the number of cars and trucks with cabin air
filtration systems has increased steadily; today
more than 80 percent of all new import and domestic
vehicles sold in the U.S. have a cabin air filter or
a slot where one can be installed. Check your
owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle has a
cabin air filter and its location.
Why should I change my cabin air filter?
The protective passenger cabin air filter is a
critical part of a vehicle’s ventilation, heating,
air conditioning and defrosting (HVAC) system. In
addition to the benefits of breathing clean air,
when the cabin air filter is dirty or clogged, less
air passes through the filter, making it harder to
keep the air clean and flowing, hampering the
performance of the HVAC system and shortening the
life of vital system components.
How often should I change my cabin air
filter?
Vehicle recommendations vary, but the general
guideline for replacing cabin air filters is every
20,000 to 25,000 kilometres — or at least once a
year; users should follow the guidelines in their
owner’s manual.
Where is the cabin air filter in my
vehicle?
Cabin air filters are found behind the glove box,
under the dash, and under the hood. Users should
check their vehicle’s owner manual or ask a service
technician for details regarding their specific
vehicle. If you manual does not offer specifics, a
quick online search can usually deliver specific
instructions for your vehicle. It is usually a
simple process.
What is BioShield® 75?
BioShield® 75 is a patented, EPA registered and USDA
accepted product that prevents the growth of an
amazingly wide array of bacteria, mold, mildew,
algae and yeast. BioShield® 75 acts as a bed of
microscopic spikes that pierce the cell walls of
microbes to provide long lasting antimicrobial
protection. Being only about one thousandth the size
of a human hair, the spikes are too small to harm
large cells in mammals. In addition to effectively
inhibiting the growth of mold, mildew, algae and
bacteria, BioShield® 75 protects against
deterioration, discoloration and odour. BioShield® 75
has been utilized in the automotive, medical,
hospitality, health club and athletics industries
because of its proven effectiveness and durability.
What benefits does BioShield® 75 bring to
WIX Filters?
When applied to cabin air filters, BioShield® 75
traps and eliminates harmful microbes in the filter
medium and reduces the opportunity for those
microbes to be released into the air breathed by
automobile occupants. Unlike other cabin air filter
enhancements in the marketplace such as charcoal or
baking soda, which simply absorb odors, BioShield®
75’s invisible microbiostatic coating becomes part
of the filter fiber, polymerizing and standing up
like microscopic spikes – 1,000 spikes of protection
per the width of a hair – that pierce the cell walls
of microbes, virtually eliminating microbials. In
addition to effectively inhibiting the growth of
mold, mildew, algae and bacteria, BioShield® 75
protects against deterioration, discoloration and
odour.
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