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Cabin Air Filter
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Description: The cabin air filter has been an addition to newer cars in the last few years to help with indoor cabin pollution. It is located under the hood or under the dash integrated with the conditioned air system. It is made of pleated paper and a sealing gasket made of rubber. it is a disposable maintenance item for your vehicle. If your vehicle is model year 2000 or newer, there's a good chance it is equipped with a cabin air filter |
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Purpose: During the hot summer months, contaminants, such as pollen, dust, mold spores and smog, can easily enter a vehicle's passenger compartment through the air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, making the air in the car six times dirtier than the air outside, cautions the Car Care Council. The cabin air filter is designed to trap these contaminants before they can effect the passenger compartment. |
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Maintenance Tips: Motorists can protect themselves and their passengers from these containments by replacing the vehicle's cabin air filter annually or more often in areas with heavy containments, or whenever heating or cooling efficiency is reduced. Cabin air filters clean the incoming air and remove allergens - especially beneficial to people who suffer from allergies. If the cabin air filter is not replaced, it can cause musty odors in the vehicle, and over time, the heater and air conditioner may become damaged by corrosion. A dirty or clogged cabin air filter can also cause containments to become so concentrated in the cabin that passengers actually breathe in more fumes and particles when riding in the car compared to walking down the street. |
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Benefits of a Clean Cabin Air Filter:
During a full service oil change we will be glad to let you know if your vehicle has a cabin air filter. |
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