Inside the cabin
AirCore is designed for the two-filter cabin HVAC location in Model 3 and Model Y. Compare the installed filters and housing before fitting.
CALMVOLT CARE GUIDE
Know your cabin care.
From choosing the right filter to keeping your cabin comfortable. A practical guide to AirCore and optional AromaTabs.
Fitment & filter location
Choose Model 3 or Model Y for your configuration; no model-year selection is required here. Before ordering, check the production date, market and existing cabin-filter housing and dimensions against the fitment guide. Selecting a model does not confirm fitment.
A different filter location
Intake pre-filter accessories and the separate underhood HEPA/carbon assembly fitted to some vehicles are different parts. AirCore is not a replacement for that underhood assembly.
Generation names such as Highland, Juniper or YL alone do not establish compatibility. If the housing, fasteners or filter dimensions differ, ask for a fitment check before installing.
Open the fitment checklistAirCore construction & evidence
Purple pleated filter media, an activated-carbon particle layer and black honeycomb support make up the existing AirCore design. The centered white holder accepts one optional, solid-white AromaTab at a time.
The filter media and carbon have different roles; the AromaTab provides a scent choice. A pleasant scent is not evidence of filtration performance and should not mask persistent musty smells.
How to understand a performance claim
Look for the exact product and version, test method, conditions and whether the result concerns the media, complete filter or vehicle. These scopes are not interchangeable.
For a particular specification or report, contact us with the claim and product you want to check. This guide does not assign a filtration percentage, HEPA grade or service-life guarantee to AirCore.
Ask about product information
What's in your set
1 AirCore set = 2 filters
The current set pairs two cabin filters with the listed trim tool and L-shaped driver. Check your selected product listing for the supplied contents.
2 AirCore sets = 4 filters
Two complete filter pairs. A set is not a single filter.
AromaTabs are optional and priced separately. Keep filter only, select one scent, choose any three (repeats allowed), or choose the six-scent pack. Only one AromaTab is installed in the centered holder at a time.
Installation, by vehicle configuration
Start with your vehicle model, production configuration and market. Choose an official reference below only when its vehicle scope matches yours. These are vehicle instructions, not proof that AirCore fits that configuration.
Model 3 · official 2024+ service reference
This is Tesla's Model 3 2024+ service-manual procedure. For another configuration, use the manual supplied for your vehicle or ask a qualified service provider.
Open the Model 3 2024+ reference (English)Model Y · official DIY reference
The DIY guide distinguishes production configurations. Check the applicable branch and compare its panels and fasteners with your vehicle.
Open the Model Y DIY reference (English)Model Y · official 2025+ service reference
For the Model Y 2025+ configuration described by Tesla. Confirm the procedure applies to your vehicle before starting.
Open the Model Y 2025+ reference (English)Use the correct vehicle instructions to identify parts and orientation. Do not touch or move high-voltage cables or components. If the actual parts differ or you are unsure, stop and seek qualified assistance.
Read the installation preparation checklistFilter care vs optional fragrance
Filter care
Follow the vehicle and filter instructions, your driving environment and actual inspections. Check a visibly loaded or damaged filter, unusual airflow or persistent smells; replacement alone may not resolve an HVAC problem.
Optional fragrance
Change or remove the AromaTab according to preference and actual use. Perceived strength and duration vary with airflow, climate and use. No fragrance is a normal choice.
Tesla's maintenance guidance is an original-vehicle reference, not a tested AirCore lifetime. Use your vehicle's current manual and Maintenance Summary where available.
View Tesla's current maintenance guidanceChanging a scent does not reset the filter's condition. This guide does not start a subscription or send reminders.
Explore your scent preferencesTroubleshooting & support
Airflow changes or a new noise after installation
Compare the fit, seating, covers and orientation with the correct vehicle instructions. Do not force a part that does not match. If the issue persists, contact qualified support.
A musty smell does not go away
Several cabin or HVAC conditions can cause persistent smells. Check the filter and seek service if needed. Adding fragrance is not a diagnosis or a repair.
The filter looks different or the model choice was wrong
Pause installation. Prepare the model, production month/year, market and clear photos of the filter and housing. Cover personal information in photos; a full VIN is not needed for an initial enquiry.
The scent feels too strong, or I prefer no scent
Stop using the AromaTab and follow the product instructions to remove it. AirCore can be configured without added fragrance. Do not stack AromaTabs or modify the holder.
For a burning smell, electrical symptoms or an unfamiliar component, stop work and contact a qualified service provider.
Prepare a support enquiry