Pollen Filter

Post by **user_3150** » 09 Apr 2005, 11:57

Is £20 a good price to pay for a genuine Citroen pollen filter? Does anyone know the RRP on these? Also if I change it will it stop my car smelling like sweaty feet when the a/c is on?

Gregg1100 · Post by **Gregg1100** » 09 Apr 2005, 13:33

Hi,
Pollen filters from GSF are only £8+. Even with postage they are still £8 less than you are being charged. Nearly a - Buy One Get One Free,[:)].
Regards
Greg

ACTIVE8 · Post by **ACTIVE8** » 09 Apr 2005, 16:31

The smell is probnably being caused by a pollen filter that hasn't been changed for some time. So maybe when it's removed, if there is space to place it in there with the pollen filter, a small air freshner could be included with it, obviously it would have to be secured, as you wouldn't want it dissappearing along the air ducting pipes.
Although I assume the above method will probably not work, due to there only being just enough space for the pollen filter only, so the pollen filter could be sprayed, and therefore impregnated with an air freshner, scent or perfume which would help to clear out the "sweaty feet" smell from the air ducting system. This would also help to keep it fresh in the future, and could be an idea worth trying out.
I realise that air freshners will be used in other ways, I.E. hung from the rear view mirror etc, but if this method is used, and probably in the latter way, and not the former then the smell in the ventilation/heating/air-conditioning could be attended to at source rather than dealing with it afterwards.
I would also check the air intake for the ventilation system, as this can also cause problems, it should be kept clear, and free from debris.

Post by **user_3150** » 09 Apr 2005, 16:54

Thanks for the advice guys I will try out the air freshener idea. As for the GSF filters how often do they need replacing and are they as good quality as the Citroen filter.

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 09 Apr 2005, 17:25

GSf pollen filter that I have had are OME. and have lasted the distance as per Citroen badged ones.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 09 Apr 2005, 20:22

Try running the aircon with the heat turned up fully. The warmth will dry out the pipework and kill off the bacteria.

Post by **user_3150** » 09 Apr 2005, 22:44

I think I will get a GSF one then and thanks for all the advice.

spanners123456 · Post by **spanners123456** » 09 Apr 2005, 22:50

you need to buy an air con cleaner its a spray that you spray in to airducts and onto aircon condenser by the pollen filter the smell is being caused by fungus build up on the small radiator. around £10 even from main dealer

Post by **user_3150** » 09 Apr 2005, 23:40

I saw something in a motor factors before that you just leave in the car with the a/c on but I can't see how it works unless I surpose you have the recycle air on as well

tomsheppard · Post by **tomsheppard** » 09 Apr 2005, 23:57

Or a squirty bottle of Febreeze at around £3 blasted down the intake. Worked fine for me.

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 11 Apr 2005, 00:47

Comma do a squirty A/C cleaner for about a tenner at Halfrauds.