Should I Buy A New Air Filter For My Porsche?

By Tom on Thursday, March 11, 2021

If you own a 911, especially an air-cooled model. Extracting small amounts of performance is a nice bonus, after all the 911 is known for its performance. Whether that be on the road or on the track. Therefore, many owners go to great lengths to extract the best possible performance from their cars, some mods you can do is a tune, new engine internals, or perhaps a new exhaust. But there is one mod that can help your engine perform even better, and last longer too.

What is a Cabin Air Filter?

The cabin air filter does just that, filters the air that enters the cabin through the heating and air-conditioning systems. Located behind the glove box in your Porsche, the cabin air filter helps keep the air quality healthy, filtering out a variety of potential irritants and contaminants such as:

  • Dust
  • Mold spores
  • Pollution
  • Pollen

When Should I Replace My Cabin Air Filter?

You want to breathe easy inside your Porsche, so replacing the cabin air filter as recommended is important. Consult your owner’s manual to find out what the replacement schedule is for your specific Porsche model. Generally, cabin air filter needs to be replaced every 15,000 to 30,000 miles.

Where Should I Get My Cabin Air Filter Replaced?

If it is time to replace your air filter and you wish to purchase one but need a hand, please get in touch with our team over the phone or email us a sales@design911.com. We will be more than happy to put you in touch with our servicing specialists and our sales team can help you with your purchase. We are more than happy to assist you with any other questions you have as well.

It is worth nothing that a performance air filter is often an overlooked mod, but it is one that can help your engine breath better and because of this you get more power. For one, a beefier filter allows the air coming into the engine to be filtered better, this then means your engine is getting the cleanest possible air, crucial if you own an air cooled 911 model. Filters from brands such as K&N are rewash able. Meaning they can be taken out and washed, no need to get a replacement filter. Most filters we offer last up to 50k miles before needing to be washed, so if you are prone to taking your 911 on long journeys, there is no need to worry about your filter getting clogged.

It is important to remember these points when replacing your air filter –

  • Designed to boost horsepower and rate of acceleration
  • Filter can be cleaned and used again
  • High air flow with exceptional filtration
  • Lasts up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is required depending on driving conditions
  • Works with original equipment manufacturer vehicle electronics
  • Will NOT void vehicle warranty

At design 911, we stock all the major air filter brands such as K&N and BMC, so you know that you are getting a high-quality product. So, if you want to gain a few extra horses from your 911 feel free to visit our site, where we have more than just air filters.

Shop air filters here – https://www.design911.com/Porsche/Air-Filters/pt178_220_-cma81/