Keep Your Passenger Cabin Clean With A Fresh Air Filter
Why Should You Replace Cabin Air Filters?
Getting on the road to explore new locations is one of the best parts of summer. However, for many people, summer also means ensuring your vehicle’s environmental control systems are ready to go. For the last several years, more and more manufacturers have been making cabin air filters standard equipment. It’s easy to overlook these if you’re doing maintenance at home. Our team of expert technicians has put together a few reasons why you should replace cabin air filters on time. Let’s see what they came up with.
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How Do Cabin Air Filters Work?
There are all kinds of filters employed by modern cars, trucks and SUVs; and they all pretty much work the same way. A cabin air filter prevents dust, pollen and other contaminants from getting inside the vehicle by way of the air conditioner, heater or circulation fan. This innovation has come as a welcome addition for people who struggle with seasonal allergies.
Most cabin air filters should be replaced every 19,000 to 24,000 km or at least once per year.
Why Are Cabin Air Filters Important?
Keeping the air we breathe inside a vehicle as clean as possible is important. Air filters do this important work behind the scenes. Some of the most important functions cabin air filters perform include:
- Improving air quality
- Removing some allergens
- Keeping air vents clear of contamination
- Improve health
What Happens When Filters Need to be Replaced?
In general, nothing good happens when someone skips or delays car maintenance. Waiting too long to replace the air filter can cause the following issues:
- Reduced airflow through vents
- Musty/unpleasant odours
- Dusty interior surfaces
- Increased sneezing from passengers
Before you get on the road for your summer road trip this summer, be sure to make an appointment with the Downtown Tyee Chevrolet Service Department for a quick vehicle checkup and filter change.