bhgl
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- Joined
- Feb 28, 2024
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- 378
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- Location
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Mazda B3000
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Hey folks,
Here's the short version, has anyone installed a cabin air filter of some kind on their rangers before? Or has any recommendations where to start?
Since getting my truck, I've put tons of miles on it across highways, dirt roads, city streets and snowy highways. At first I just assumed the truck was dirty from its previous life on the farm, once I finally detailed the interior, I noticed it dirty super quickly, and not just the usual grey/white dust, but DIRTY.
I sealed up the doors tighter, cleaned out the air vents and went to order a new cabin air filter and well, turns out it doesn't have one. Now I know the first instinct is going to be: "so what who cares?" and fair enough, but as someone with chronic breathing troubles, and a recovering smoker I'd really like to be breathing a little less particulate. It's especially noticeable on dry dirt roads, or when driving through big cities.
The moment that solidified my desire for a decent cabin air filter in the truck was when driving through forest fire smoke this summer on my way across Canada, the year before we'd had several fires near where I lived, and the difference in air quality inside, outside of my car was noticeable enough to stick out in my mind.
Here's the short version, has anyone installed a cabin air filter of some kind on their rangers before? Or has any recommendations where to start?
Since getting my truck, I've put tons of miles on it across highways, dirt roads, city streets and snowy highways. At first I just assumed the truck was dirty from its previous life on the farm, once I finally detailed the interior, I noticed it dirty super quickly, and not just the usual grey/white dust, but DIRTY.
I sealed up the doors tighter, cleaned out the air vents and went to order a new cabin air filter and well, turns out it doesn't have one. Now I know the first instinct is going to be: "so what who cares?" and fair enough, but as someone with chronic breathing troubles, and a recovering smoker I'd really like to be breathing a little less particulate. It's especially noticeable on dry dirt roads, or when driving through big cities.
The moment that solidified my desire for a decent cabin air filter in the truck was when driving through forest fire smoke this summer on my way across Canada, the year before we'd had several fires near where I lived, and the difference in air quality inside, outside of my car was noticeable enough to stick out in my mind.