Are Air Conditioning Filters and Air Filters Interchangeable?

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Air conditioning filters and air filters are not interchangeable. The air conditioning filter is designed to filter impurities, microscopic particles, pollen, bacteria, industrial exhaust, dust, and other contaminants from the air entering the vehicle cabin from the outside, thereby improving air cleanliness and preventing these substances from damaging the air conditioning system. The air filter serves to filter particulate impurities from the air, ensuring that sufficient clean air enters the cylinders and preventing airborne dust from being sucked into the engine, which could accelerate wear on the piston assembly and cylinders. Based on the filtration principle, air filters can be categorized into several types: filtration type, centrifugal type, oil bath type, and composite type.