Michael Pardee wrote:
>
> "Mike Doyle" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >> "TeGGeR®" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >>>
> >>> There is no cabin filter in the '92-'95 Civic.
> >>> --
> >>> TeGGeR®
> >
> >
> > Is there a way to retrofit one from a later model Civic?
>
> The cabin filter is something that appeared with the advent of R-134a. Soon
> after the changeover from R-12 reports started coming in of evaporator
> perforation - and the problem was appearing in many makes and models. I
> think 134a mandated a change in evaporator alloy; evaporator leaks were
> uncommon before the changeover. In any event, by 1995 it was determined the
> problem was that dust and pollen were clinging to the condensed water on the
> evaporator and corroding the metal. Cabin filters were used to reduce or
> prevent the buildup of the corrosive mud. Now some models leave the heater
> fan on for a while after the A/C is turned off to dry the evaporator, but
> cabin filters are nearly universal.
>
> I know Volvo offers a retrofit kit for a filter in their 850 model, which
> was their flagship for those years. Whether Honda has such a kit for the '92
> Civic is a good question. It really isn't necessary for the machine but the
> man may want it.
>
> Mike

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Strange thing: Honda CR-V owners in Australia and Philippines say they
dont' have cabin filters in their vehicles. Considering how they must
use the AC a lot, how does it make sense for Honda to not provide a
filter 'slot'? Weird.

Check it out:
http://www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopi...cabin+filt er

'Curly'