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3 Smart Tips for Cabin Filters
1. A Breath of Fresh Air
Cabin air filters filter the air that blows into the cabin. Shocking, right? This means their job is to keep out particulate matter both large and small, such as bugs, dust, mold spores, pollen, leaves, twigs, pollution pretty much all the things you wouldn’t want to breathe in that might otherwise find their way inside your vehicle. This makes them a must-have for people with allergies and asthma.
But more than that, cabin air filters also keep your HVAC system running effectively. If your filter is clogged, the airflow in the system will be stymied, and affected components will have to work harder, which could cause them to wear prematurely.
2. Do You Need a New Filter?
Recommendations on how often to change these filters vary, so it’s important to consult your owner’s manual. Usually, the baseline replacement interval is every 12,000-15,000 miles or once a year, but that could easily change based on driving conditions. If you’re often driving around in low-quality air or on dusty roads, you’ll want to check your filter more often. Look out for telltale signs that the filter is getting dirty and clogged, such as a musty odor, low airflow from your vents or even a whistling noise from behind the dash.
3. Out With the Old, in With the New
The cost to replace a cabin air filter is minimal compared to the damage that not replacing it can cause. Aftermarket cabin air filters are fabricated from cloth, carbon or paper. Paper filters always need replaced, never cleaned. Single-use filters offer options like activated charcoal and baking soda coating to reduce odors. Changing this filter regularly will keep the air you breathe fresher and better for your health, and it will help maintain your HVAC system to boot. No matter your budget for maintaining or how much abuse your hard-working vehicle takes, Monroe's Auto Service has a replacement cabin air filter that’s right for you.