As everyone already know, The X in Malaysia is sold without the cabin filter. Only those good fellows in ETCM would know why on earth did they take out such an important piece of equipment.
Maybe half of them fail to realize most of us have to endure driving behind lots of bas kilang, town busses and trucks that spew a "healthy" dose of black smoke that thick enough to create a facial mask for you. I pity the motorcycle riders. I've been there and I know how it feels.
Anyway, today's replacement is Bosch Aeristo a cabin filter with active charcoal elements for the X-trail. T30. Bought it at WELING Trading in Butterworth for RM67. Can't find it anywhere else in Penang. Though I've to check at my new regular shop as I've purchased this before I found Double Champion.
Removing the old OEM filter i bought (it actually cost more to buy this OEM.. maybe i got suckered? Paid RM80)
This is what the dirty filter looked like. You can see the dark sections. Is my cabin air really that bad?? One really wonders.
Here's a shot from the top. Leaves?? where did that come from?
One thing to note when installing the Bosch filter is that there is an arrow pointing the direction of the air flow. It should be pointing downwards. If you are doubtful, grab a tiny piece of plastic enough and see which way the air flows in the cabin air filter box.
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ReplyDeletedo u know i am using aerito AF RM108 bought in KL from bosch dealer. used in ipoh inside perodua alza. There is another better one aerito AN . u mail me and i send u pictures and lab test from japan bosch my email is gunshead ad yahoo com
ReplyDeletethanks for your taught in arrow direction air flow whcih i never knew. i must check if ia fixed properly
Not sure what happened but nothing in the list for moderation. Thanks for the info. I'll look it up if its available for the T30.
ReplyDeletekyen, let me know if u can find areisto AN in malaysia. i want to buy too. Aeristo AF is Rm108 is superb good but AN has extra lemon feature for allergy people.
ReplyDeleteI suggest you get in touch with Bosch to find out.
ReplyDeletebosch said will not bring in AN aeristo cause very expensive. maybe Weling auto or other people u know will bring in
ReplyDeleteu never update anymore this blog
ReplyDeleteanything on bosch cabin filter ?
for your car see this website forum link. u can have ideas on latest bosch aeristo and how to fix in ur car
ReplyDeletejust see and u will like it.
i ordering Bosch high quality from jalan ipoh
RM108 for AF model. got charcoal and antibacterial and anti allergen
http://www.myalza.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=277&start=110
yes u r right . i just fixed Aeristo T07 high end with charcoal. I saw the big arrow mark at the corner. I follwed the air flow direction. To remember just follow the box. it shows filter green color on top and black color below
ReplyDeleteDo remember to replace them periodically. Else even the most effective antibacterial filter will not be of any use. Also one new trick I have learnt is that you can buy active charcoal from aquarium shops and put them in the car also.
ReplyDeleteThank you guys for stopping by. However I do appreciate it if you guys could sign in and comment or at least leave a name.
Hi, does the old Saga got any cabin air filter? I cant find it.
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