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Changing your cabin air filter is as important for the health of your car as it is for the health of those who rides in your car. Not only does your air filter clean the air that passes through your engine but it filters the air that passes into your cabin. If your cabin air filter is clogged the passenger compartment is virtually sealed, letting very little air in or out. If your windows quickly fog when you have a carload of passengers this is an indication that it is time to change your filter. The frequency with which you should change your cabin air filter is dependent upon the quality of air in which you drive. It is however safe to assume that you should be changing your air filter annually or every 12k to 15k miles. Locating Your Cabin Air Filter Replacing Your Cabin Air Filter Purchasing Your Cabin Air Filter
Air filters are generally found under the hood or the dashboard. If you cabin air filter is under the dashboard it is more than likely outside of the car’s air intake, next to the HVAC case or behind the glovebox. Some luxury vehicles have two or three air filters. The quickest and easiest way to locate your cabin air filter is to review your owner’s manual.
If your filter is located in the outside air intake, you must first remove the air intake screen. It is common to break the air intake screen when removing it so it is a good idea to have a replacement on hand when changing your air filter. You can now remove the cabin air filter. Use a vacuum to clean out the air duct before replacing the air filter. When recovering the cabin air filter, with the intake screen, be sure to seal it tightly to protect your filter from water damage. If your cabin air filter is behind the glovebox, you may not have to remove the entire glovebox to change the filter. You may be able to flex the sides of the box until it pivots and allows you to access the filter. In some case the entire glovebox does have to come out, which can be difficult. Again this is a time that referring to your owner’s manual will be of assistance.
Using the proper replacement air filter is just as important as replacing your cabin air filter on a regular basis. OEReplacement.com is a leading provider of OEM replacement parts to both commercial and private buyers. If you are in the market for a top quality, cabin air filter visit OEReplacement.com online today.
Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: June 29th, 2010
