dirty pollen filter, was it changed?

kid · Post by **kid** » 20 Nov 2004, 02:32

A query regarding the pollen filter, which i took out today to have a look at, it was black (on one side) and with leaves, insects etc mainly towards the bottom of it.
The pollen filter was 'changed' when the car was serviced in Feb. 04, however could the filter become this dirty in 9 months? Or could it be this part of the service was 'not required' despite stating on the service sheet it was.
Regards

Stempy · Post by **Stempy** » 20 Nov 2004, 02:49

They do get dirty very quickly. I change mine every 6000 miles, I do it as a matter of course when I do the oil and oil filter.

np · Post by np » 20 Nov 2004, 04:06

You`ll be surprised.I change mine every 6k,& its always dirty.6k miles/6 mths is the recomended change interval.

kid · Post by **kid** » 20 Nov 2004, 14:39

ok thanks i guess i can presume it was changed, on the haynes manual (not always popular on the forum for some by what i can tell!) the petrol models show pollen change at 12m or 9k miles. ill purchase one from the gsf site.
i was just comparing it to the air filter which still looks like new.

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 20 Nov 2004, 19:04

Just thought you should know that the carbon used in pollen filters turns black incredibly quickly when brought into contact with air blowing through it. Changed the one on the wife's Megane Cabriolet in May 04 and it was filthy having only been changed a few months previously.

np · Post by np » 22 Nov 2004, 04:25

Kid,we are both right.Hanyes says every 6k for diesels,9k for petrols.I supose its just because td`s need servicing at 6k miles,petrols at 9k.