Cabin Air Filter

What is cabin air filter?   Why do I need it replace?

 

   Most of vehicles are equipped with a HEPA(High-efficiency particulate arrestance) filter system, located behind the glove box.

   The filter is responsible for filtering air that enters the cabin of the vehicle. In Maine, this filter is subjected to particulates year round. For the health of our guests, we recommend that the cabin air filter is replaced between 12,000-15,000 miles.

   Note: If you or someone who travels in your vehicle suffers from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions, you may need to replace the cabin air filter more often to help keep the cabin air as clean as possible.

   Notice the two pictures below. The one on the left is a used, dirty air filter, while the one to the right is a new air filter. Did you notice the difference?!?  You don't want to be breathing air from the dirty air filter.

   In an article on the website "Saving Money Today", blogger Mike has this to say about cabin air filters:

   "I'm the first to admit that I'm not a car guy. I couldn't care less about how much horsepower a car has or how fast it can go from zero to sixty. To me a car is just a tool that I use to get from point A to point B.

   "That said, I do understand the need to take care of my cars. They cost a lot of money and I want to make sure they last as long as possible. I get the oil changed regularly, keep a close eye on the tires, and change the air filters regularly (that I do myself).

   "But one bit of maintenance I just forgot all about? the cabin air filter. The cabin air filter cleans the air coming in through your car's air conditioning system and helps filter out dust, pollen, and exhaust gases to make your car's interior cleaner and healthier. I recently realized that my car was long past due for a cabin air filter replacement. "