Bosch Activated Carbon Cabin Filters Offer Greater Health Protection, Security and Comfort

GERLINGEN, GERMANY – May 4, 2009: The arrival of the first pollen in the air will lead to streaming eyes and sneezing fits among allergy sufferers. A sneezing fit when driving is not just unpleasant, it is also dangerous. The innate reflex causes drivers to close their eyes whilst driving and at a speed of 80 km/h, this could mean that a distance of approx. 25 meters is driven virtually blind. A functional passenger car cabin filter can help to avoid sneezing fits and streaming eyes when driving, thereby reducing the risk of accidents. Increased ozone levels in summer put an additional strain on drivers and dramatically limit drivers' ability to concentrate.

The suction of the air and the exhaust gases from the car in front lead to a tunnel effect, which means that the concentration of pollen, ozone particles and particulates inside a vehicle is up to six times higher than outside. A new activated carbon cabin filter filters almost 100% of pollen, dirt and bacteria strains, as well as harmful gases such as ozone and nitrogen oxide out of the air, thereby not only protecting health, but also providing additional safety and comfort for the driver and passengers. The filter also protects the air conditioning system from being penetrated by dust and dirt particles, thereby increasing its service life and functional capability.

Bosch recommends changing the cabin filter every 15,000 km, and at least once a year. It is a good idea to replace the filter just after the winter, as the dirt and moisture collected in autumn/winter can become a breeding ground for bacteria and mould, which pollutes the air inside the vehicle. Bosch activated carbon cabin filters for virtually all common vehicle models can be purchased in automobile workshops and car part dealerships. A conventional filter can also be easily converted into an activated carbon cabin filter of the same dimensions, without making any changes to the car. Therefore, everyone can make sure the air they breathe is fresh air when they are driving. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the packaging for the Bosch carbon cabin filter and essential information on the individual worksteps.