Question 1

What Happens When A Cabin Air Filter Gets Dirty?

Accepted Answer

"Unpleasant, sometimes musty smells. Visible debris entering the cabin. Ineffective or less effective heating, cooling, defrosting, or defogging. Increased noise from an overtaxed blower motor."

Question 2

How often do you need to change cabin air filter?

Accepted Answer

Cabin air filters tend to last for around 10,000 Kilometers, or a little over one year. However, life in Canada can be much harsher based on our weather conditions the dirt debris left from salting the icy roads being caught by the filter causing it to clog up or inducing an unpleasent odor . In which case we'd recommend intervals of every 6 months

Question 3

Does Cabin air filter affect fuel?

Accepted Answer

Surprisingly, having a clogged filter can actually impact your fuel efficiency because your engine is having to put out more energy than it should. Consult your vehicles owners manual for more detail.

Question 4

Can I just wash my cabin air filter?

Accepted Answer

Cabin air filters come in cloth, carbon and paper. Paper filters should always be replaced, never cleaned.

Question 5

Is it OK to drive without a cabin air filter?

Accepted Answer

An air filter might not seem like an essential component, but it's more important than one might think. Driving without an air filter is possible, but it's definitely not a good idea, as this component keeps all kinds of debris out of your climate control system and keeps cabin air fresh and safe to breathe.

Question 6

Can a cabin air filter cause engine problems?

Accepted Answer

A cabin air filter left beyond its life span will make a vehicle's HVAC system work significantly harder, which can cause the engine to burn up. Dirty or clogged cabin air filters will restrict the amount of air flowing from the vents.

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