Breathe Easier (Cabin Air Filter)

When you get in your vehicle, how does it smell? If it’s not so nice, it may be time to have your cabin air filter changed. This is not the same as the engine air filter. The cabin air filter screens out dust and other particulates from the outside air so when it enters the cabin, you don’t have to breathe them in when you’re driving.

Maybe your commute finds you traveling along dusty rural roads, or maybe you pass by some city factories that have smokestacks spewing out smokey exhausts. In spring, maybe you notice your allergies acting up because of the pollen in the air. The cabin air filter will remove a lot of those things.

The more it filters out, the more those small particles add up. That reduces how much airflow the heating/air conditioning system can handle, and you may notice not as much air coming through your vehicle's vents. That can also be a sign that you need your air filter replaced.

Our technicians will remove and inspect the air filter and cabin air filter in our complimentary Digital Visual Vehicle Inspections. You will receive a photo of the condition of both of your engine and cabin air filters in the inspection report. If we recommend replacement, you'll be able to see the dirt, bugs, leaves and other crud that accumulates after several months of driving. 

Each vehicle's manufacturer recommends an interval after which your cabin air filter should be replaced. Depending on how much and where you drive, you might find yourself needing a replacement more or less often than the manual suggests. By bringing your vehicle into Downtown Automotive, we’ll be able to help you stay on top of filter changes so you can breathe fluidly while driving! 

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