How to Change a Cabin Air Filter
To ensure the comfort, safety, and cleanliness of the air entering your vehicle’s interior, the cabin air filter is an essential auto part. It works to remove dust, dirt, and other contaminants from the ventilation, heating, and air conditioning systems so you can enjoy better air quality on every Downey and Van Nuys drive. But how do you change this important component? How often do you change a cabin air filter? And what happens when you don’t change the cabin air filter? Our service team at INFINITI of Downtown LA answers these questions in the following tutorial on how to change cabin air filters.
What Happens When You Don’t Change the Cabin Air Filter?
You understand how critical the filter is to cabin air quality, but what happens when you don’t change the cabin air filter as recommended in your owner’s manual? These are some consequences of neglecting to change a cabin air filter:
- Reduced airflow when you run your heater or air conditioner
- An increase in dust and dirt on your vehicle’s interior surfaces
- Musty, unpleasant odors that linger inside the cabin
How Often Do You Change a Cabin Air Filter?
So, how often do you change a cabin air filter? Start by consulting your owner’s manual for the precise needs of your exact make and model, but, in general, it is suggested that you change a cabin air filter every 15,000 miles or so. Also, if you notice any of the above red flags like reduced HVAC airflow or an uptick in dust accumulation, take it as a sign that you need to change the air filter as soon as possible.
How to Change Cabin Air Filter
We are happy to handle all air filter changes for you; schedule an appointment online today. If you would rather tackle this job on your own, here is how to change a cabin air filter:
- Check your owner’s manual for the location of the air filter. Typically, it is behind the glove compartment or under the hood, but in certain vehicles, it may be underneath the dashboard; in the case of the latter, let a professional take care of this service.
- Wearing gloves and a mask, remove the old, dirty filter.
- Put the old filter in a garbage bag, and replace it with a new filter. Utilize an OEM filter to guarantee the highest quality, fit, and performance.
Schedule an Air Filter Change Near Glendale Today
Contact us or use our online scheduling form to arrange a professional cabin air filter change today. And be sure to look through our current service specials for potential ways to save on your visit to our Los Angeles service center. By staying on top of regular air filter changes, you are helping maintain the luxury driving experience that only a INFINITI can provide.
