"Carbon Activated" Cabin Air Filter

[Washburn]

Just to update with info I found and some part numbers for the 2 types and their part #s from different makers.
OEM is Corteco-Micronair.

[BavarianZHP]

There are definitely two kinds. The activated charcoal in theory is the better filter. It'll appear darkish/grey in color rather than white.

[terraphantm]

http://www.amazon.com/MAHLE-Original...1&s=automotive

This one is my favorite so far. Metal construction and a proper seal against the filter housing. Smell is noticeably improved compared to the Mann carbon filter I was running before

[kayger12]

http://www.amazon.com/MAHLE-Original...1&s=automotive

This one is my favorite so far. Metal construction and a proper seal against the filter housing. Smell is noticeably improved compared to the Mann carbon filter I was running before

Looks like a good option and I'm due soon. Gonna go with this one. Thanks for the info.

[Washburn]

So I finally changed the CAF on Gretchen with an OEM MicronAir (Corteco) Charcoal infused version ($28)
...By the looks of it, the car still had the factory one, and it was pretty dirty, but IDK if it was very nasty, like I expected it to be.
Anyway, compared to the Elantra this was so easy to do, I was done in like 2 minutes.
Somehow I had the feeling the new one fit in mmore solidly and snug, compared to the factory one...

Some pics and comparisons:

[ryankokesh]

I don't think the carbon one actively detects anything, right? It's just that carbon has odor neutralizing properties.

[Washburn]

Probably bogus then - I am sure I don't know much - I read it somewhere, don't remember where now.