Why You Need to Change Your Cabin Filter
Why You Need to Change Your Cabin Filter
It may not look like it at the moment, but spring is just around the corner, meaning it will soon be time to perform some basic maintenance on your car to have it ready for the change in weather.
While it’s often neglected, one of the most useful things you can do thing spring is make sure your cabin filter gets replaced. It may not seem like a big deal, but it can go a long way in ensuring that your commute is much more comfortable.
What is a cabin filter?
Before deciding whether or not it’s worth replacing, you should probably be aware of what it does first.
Located near the glove box, a cabin filter is designed to ensure the air coming into your vehicle is clean. When working properly, it’s responsible for catching any particles that may make driving unpleasant, such as dust or pollen. With allergy season just a couple months away, you’d be wise to have your filter replaced sooner rather than later.
Signs it should be replaced
If you hear a strange noise when you crank the fan or can’t seem to get rid of an odour that’s been lingering in your car for months, it could be a sign that your cabin filter is old and needs to go.
When to replace it?
If you just replaced your cabin filter a couple months ago, it’s likely not necessary to swap it again. While it’s important to listen to the warning signs, most experts recommend replacing your filter every 20,000-25,000 km.
Of course, if you haven’t replaced your cabin filter since last spring, you would be wise to get a new one over the next few weeks.
How to replace it?
It’s up to you to figure out how you want to replace it. If you’re feeling up to it, there are plenty of videos online that will help show you how to do it yourself. Depending on where your cabin filter is located, it could be a really easy task, or a really tough one.
If you’d prefer to leave it to the experts, take it to your dealership to have it replaced. It won’t cost much, and you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that it was actually done properly.
Other filters to consider replacing
If you’re already at the mechanic, you might as well change some of the other filters in your car.
Your engine filter, transmission filter, and fuel filter should be all be changed on a regular basis to ensure your vehicle operates at peak performance. Consult your owner’s manual if you aren’t sure how often you should have each replaced.
Properly maintaining your car may seem like a waste of time and money to some, but you could run into some serious problems down the road if you regularly choose to neglect it.