Re: Climate Control Air Filtration

["Graydon D. Stuckey" <graydon@apollo.kettering.edu>]

On Wed, 4 Feb 1998, Mark Granoff wrote:

> I have a '94 90CS Quattro, which I bought used from a dealer last July.
> When I took delivery, the salesman described all the car's features,
> including the climate control system. He was careful to note that the
> system filtered incoming outside air. I am here to report that I don't
> think it does. When I'm driving behind a large diesel truck, for example, I
> can smell its exhaust but good.

A couple things.   If you have a filter, it may be worn out.   It may 
need replacement.   It may not be activated charcoal, which I think is 
the only filter that will remove the diesel smell.   It may not be loaded 
correctly.   And, finally, you may not have a filter.

Later,
Graydon D. Stuckey
graydon@apollo.kettering.edu  <<< please note my new address!!!
810 733 0255