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Cabin filter Bosch or Fram
I've been using Bosch HEPA filters in my vehicles. BOSCH 6075C for the twins. I ordered a few from Rock Auto.
Pros: good quality, HEPA filtration
Part number: BOSCH 6075C
When I replaced my own I typically used Fram Fresh Breeze air filters with carbon. It made my car smell good more than anything.
Pros: car smelled good
Vehicle:
Toyota Camry
It fits perfectly and works really well.
Pros: fits perfectly, works well
Part number: 6029C
If you still have the car, or run into this issue again, YES, the baking soda cabin air filter works. IMO Fram makes the best ones. I had almost your identical problem. As soon as the filter dies, the cigarette and perfume odors spew from the vents. I also did the ozone and vinegar treatments. I also had no luck with the carbon filters. The only thing that worked for me is the Fram baking soda cabin filter.
Pros: baking soda cabin air filter works
Cons: filter dies, odors spew
I have pollen allergies, so a good HEPA cabin air filter is a must. Cheap HEPA air filters restrict the airflow too much or don't work at all. I have been happy with Bosch.
Pros: good HEPA filter
Cons: cheap filters restrict airflow
fram cabin air filter. been using them forever on all my cars. and also their engine air filter.
Vehicle:
Mazda
I use Fram not the greatest but I change them regularly
Cons: not the greatest
Some of the reviews are iffy like for the Fram one. Ended up ordering the Fram Fresh Breeze let's see if that works it's been smelly turning on my AC lately
Cons: iffy reviews
Vehicle:
Toyota
The aftermarket ones like Fram with charcoal have noticeably restricted airflow for me. As I understand it, using the thick ones that restrict airflow can cause issues with the blower motor and resistor overheating and failing since there's not enough airflow to keep them cool (similar to operating with clogged filter).
Cons: noticeably restricted airflow
Just remember, you get what you pay for. I don't recommend buying aftermarket filters on Amazon or eBay even if it is the OEM or a name brand. The quality is spotty at best and some of the reportedly "OEM" and brand name items are likely counterfeit. I've bought some really sketchy filters from Amazon and eBay that made my 18 Elantra's AC sound like an airplane especially when on low settings. The Amazon one came with thousands of positive reviews and the eBay one claimed to be OEM, but both suffered the same problem. I swapped the last one out with FRAM cabin air filter from Advance Auto Parts and no more jet engine sound.
Pros: no jet engine sound
Cons: spotty quality, counterfeit items
Vehicle:
Hyundai Elantra
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