What’s getting in
Every time a vehicle’s fan, heater, or air conditioning is switched on, outside air is drawn into the cabin — along with pollen, dust, dirt, and other airborne contaminants. For allergy sufferers, young families, or anyone more conscious of the air they’re breathing, that makes the humble cabin air filter worth a little more attention.
A 15-minute job
The good news is that changing a cabin air filter is one of the simplest jobs on a car, thanks to Ryco. On many vehicles, the filter is located behind or underneath the glovebox and can be replaced in around 15 minutes. Ryco also provides vehicle-specific fitment information to help mechanics locate and replace the correct filter quickly during a service.
Extra protection with N99 MicroShield
For an extra level of protection, Ryco N99 MicroShield Cabin Air Filters are designed with the health and comfort of vehicle occupants in mind. Their multi-layer filtration media captures pollen, dust, and fine airborne particles, while anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents are designed to target bacteria and specific airborne viruses, including H1N1 and H3N2. Ryco states its N99 media provides 99.7% efficiency at 0.3 micron; for reference, a human hair averages 70 micron, so these filters are capturing contaminants not visible to the naked eye. That makes a cabin filter appealing whether a customer is heading to weekend sport, off-road adventuring, running errands, or on the daily commute.
When to change
Like any filter, it needs replacing to keep doing its job. Ryco recommends changing cabin air filters every 15,000 kilometres or once a year. For around 15 minutes of effort on many popular vehicles, it’s a small piece of maintenance that helps create a cleaner, more comfortable environment for drivers and passengers — because looking after a customer’s car is also about looking after the people inside it.
For more information or to find the right filter for your vehicle, visit rycofilters.com.au
