How Often To Replace A Cabin Air Filter

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Does your vehicle’s interior feel a little stuffy, or smell slightly less than fresh? It’s likely time to change your cabin air filter! The general recommendation for how often to change a cabin air filter is every 15,000 miles, but this isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Like so many aspects of your vehicle’s maintenance, the recommendation can vary based on factors such as your model’s specifications and your driving habits in Hobbs. Check your owner’s manual for a more precise answer, or contact Group 1 Ford of Hub City to chat with a friendly service advisor! If you’re looking for more cabin air filter tips, take a look below.

What Does A Cabin Air Filter Do?

As you drive around Clovis, NM, the air that circulates through the ventilation, heating, and air conditioning systems is cleaned by the cabin air filter. The filter prevents pollutants such as dust, dirt, pollen, and smoke from entering the cabin, improving air quality for you and your passengers. Eventually, after blocking so many impurities, the filter becomes clogged, reducing its ability to provide clean cabin air.

How Often To Change A Cabin Air Filter: Warning Signs

From driving near construction sites to navigating dirt or gravel roads and commuting through traffic in La Mesa, you encounter plenty of pollutants throughout your daily drives. Depending on your driving habits and environmental factors, you may need to replace your cabin air filter more frequently. Here are some signs that it’s time for a new filter:

  • Poor airflow when using your climate control system
  • An increase in dust settling on your interior surfaces
  • Your car’s interior starts smelling musty

How To Change A Cabin Air Filter

Luckily, changing your cabin air filter tends to be a quick and easy process:

  1. Use your owner’s manual to locate the cabin air filter.
  2. Commonly, the filter is housed behind the glove box or under the hood. Sometimes, it’s found under the dashboard, which can be harder to access.
  3. Before removing the dirty filter, put on gloves and a mask to protect yourself.
  4. After properly disposing of the old filter, replace it with a fresh one. If you drive a Ford vehicle, you can get a genuine OEM cabin air filter that perfectly fits your model at the Group 1 Ford of Hub City parts center.

Replace Your Cabin Air Filter In Lubbock

Do you prefer to let the service team at Group 1 Ford of Hub City change your cabin air filter? We’re happy to help! Schedule an appointment online to get started, and don’t forget to look for applicable coupons among our rotating service specials.

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