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jdanielsg
09-12-2005, 12:40 AM
Anyone know whats that all bout? Is it a better filter that we can just switch? Does changing the air filter result in better air quality in the cabin? Also I notice when turning on the a/c that theres a musky smell when I just turn the a/c on.. i had that in my old acura and i dunt want the problem to stick.. it goes away if I turn it on high and let it blast for a min or 2. Any tips?
bluntman
09-12-2005, 08:16 AM
It\'s a common problem in all cars. The musky smell is mold that is on the condenser coil on the AC. The only way to get rid of it it to blast some hot air on it (turn on the heater for a minute) before turning off the AC.
jdanielsg
09-12-2005, 08:28 AM
yeah I read somewhere I think in the Acura manual that you should turn off the a/c a few minutes before you turn off the engine. So short trips where the a/c goes on and off isnt very good for the system... I am gonna try doing some stuff n see what hapens. will post back :)
TheProfessor
09-12-2005, 08:34 AM
If you turn off the A/C a few minutes before getting to your destination you shouldn\'t run into that mold problem.
jdanielsg
09-12-2005, 08:44 AM
Originally posted by PSIVIC


If you turn off the A/C a few minutes before getting to your destination you shouldn\'t run into that mold problem.

Yeah I am gonna try doing that all the time. Sometimes I forget so LOL...

Also any idea about this \'06 micron filter thing?
MAZDA Kitten
09-12-2005, 12:33 PM
Micron Air filter you can install it yourself
jdanielsg
09-12-2005, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten


Micron Air filter you can install it yourself

tell me more LOL.. what does it do how is it better :) THANKS !!!
MAZDA Kitten
09-12-2005, 01:56 PM
All you have to do is check the INTERIOR mods forum; there is a sticky at the very top of the page.

http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=2693
jdanielsg
09-12-2005, 01:59 PM
Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten


All you have to do is check the INTERIOR mods forum; there is a sticky at the very top of the page.

http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=2693

oh not how to change it.. but if the new 2006 micron air filter is any diff from what the 2005 has :) That thread doesnt say much about the 06, or at all.
FLIPDADY
09-12-2005, 02:05 PM
I can\'t see it being any different than the one that\'s available now. I still haven\'t seen the part number for the 06 filter yet.
jdanielsg
09-12-2005, 03:09 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I can\'t see it being any different than the one that\'s available now. I still haven\'t seen the part number for the 06 filter yet.

Yeah reason I was curious about it was that they specifically mentioned Micron Air Filter, would appreciate an update once you know . Thanks Joe. If I am still getting lots of dust in the car presumably from outside what r my options?
MAZDA Kitten
09-12-2005, 05:12 PM
Did the 2005\'s come with one? Im pretty sure not.....
TheProfessor
09-12-2005, 08:55 PM
The micron air filter is one of the new features for 2006 models.
jdanielsg
09-12-2005, 10:12 PM
Originally posted by PSIVIC


The micron air filter is one of the new features for 2006 models.
yes thats what I am thiking.. and if it is.... can we just change it like that :) would be good to know :)

oh yeah I dunt wanna start another thread so I\'ll ask here: I see water under the clear license plate covers... I think thats gonna eventually make the stuff rust. What can I do ? And I I were to change the covers what shoudl I change that would be water tight?