Do you suffer with asthma?
Does dust and pollen make you sneeze continuously?
And, does this happen more often than not when you’re travelling somewhere with your car?
This could most probably be because your cars cabin air filter has been in there for too long and needs replacing.
One of the most overlooked parts of your car in terms of it being worthwhile to perform regularly scheduled maintenance on is your cabin air filter. It’s an extremely important item that is absolutely essential to replace on a regular basis. Here’s why:
What a Cabin Air Filter Does
A cabin air filter does just that, which is to filter and clean all of the air that enters the interior of your vehicle, including through your automobile’s ventilation system, its heating system, and its air-conditioning system. This means that it is able to catch:
Pollen;
Dust;
Other various airborne materials.
The Importance of a Cabin Air Filter
By filtering the air, a cabin air filter provides numerous benefits. It allows the ventilation, heating, and air-conditioning systems to function efficiently and as they were intended. Plus, it will also make the driving experience far more pleasant for you, especially if you have any sort of airborne allergies or other breathing issues. In many instances, it will make the interior of the car smell better and will result in less dirt and dust accumulating in it.
When and How to Replace It
When to replace your cabin air filter depends on a number of factors, such as the recommendations from the car manufacturer, how often you drive, how you use your automobile’s cooling and heating systems, and the type of environments that you actually drive in. For example, if you live in a congested city in which you’re constantly driving in heavy traffic, you will probably need to change your cabin air filter faster than someone who lives in the country side due to the quality of air.
You can read the owner’s manual and locate it yourself, in which you can buy a replacement from a parts store or you can bring it to us at Riet River Auto, 3 Groom Street Verulam, to have it professionally done.
Don’t ignore your cabin air filter, as replacing it regularly can make your driving experience a much more comfortable one!
