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Old 09-27-2015, 08:15 PM
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Hi, is there an activated charcoal cabin air filter for the A6 that you recommend? Looking for ways to minimize odor in my A6 and I think an activated charcoal cabin air filter tends to fall into that category.
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Not what you're looking for, but to help avoid a headache: Stay away from this one - it is oversize and does NOT fit even though the application guide says it fits, don't believe it.
Amazon.com: ATP VA-12 Carbon Activated Premium Cabin Air Filter: Automotive Amazon.com: ATP VA-12 Carbon Activated Premium Cabin Air Filter: Automotive
I haven't yet located an activated charcoal one that will fit
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Originally Posted by random512
Hi, is there an activated charcoal cabin air filter for the A6 that you recommend? Looking for ways to minimize odor in my A6 and I think an activated charcoal cabin air filter tends to fall into that category.
Mann Filter CUK 2641 Cabin Air Filter

Comes with instructions, got mine for $37.82 from Amazon. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by 13c7a6
Mann Filter CUK 2641 Cabin Air Filter

Comes with instructions, got mine for $37.82 from Amazon. Good luck.
Also on eBay for under $37 shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MANN-FILTER-CUK2641-Cabin-Air-Filter-/191699929527?hash=item2ca234c9b7&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by random512
Hi, is there an activated charcoal cabin air filter for the A6 that you recommend? Looking for ways to minimize odor in my A6 and I think an activated charcoal cabin air filter tends to fall into that category.
Cabin filter aside, turn off your AC and keep fan running, say a block or so from home. This will help dry out the unit to minimize a bacterial build up. I found this works nicely.
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Originally Posted by alpackerfan
Cabin filter aside, turn off your AC and keep fan running, say a block or so from home. This will help dry out the unit to minimize a bacterial build up. I found this works nicely.
I may have to try this. I could not stand the odor during A/C startup.
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I bought the Mann charcoal from Pelican Parts. Very happy with it.
They also have a OEM Audi, and clones at a cheaper price.
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Originally Posted by alpackerfan
Cabin filter aside, turn off your AC and keep fan running, say a block or so from home. This will help dry out the unit to minimize a bacterial build up. I found this works nicely.
+1. I've been doing this on all of my cars for years and it works, unless it's super muggy outside!
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Does A6 come with charcoal cabin filter as standard? I don't recall seeing this in the manual. What is the recommended change interval?
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Originally Posted by qqq1970
What is the recommended change interval?
IIRC, Audi care changes it at 15,000 miles and every 20,000 miles after that.
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