Mobile Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Your Home or Office
Concern for your health and that of your passengers makes changing cabin air filters imperative. While driving, exhaust gases from vehicles ahead, along with pollen and other harmful substances, enter your car, creating an environment akin to driving inside a tunnel. Due to the enclosed space, these substances can be six to ten times more concentrated than outside. The cabin air filter, much like the filter in your home’s HVAC system, works to remove these harmful substances. A dirty or clogged cabin filter fails to trap airborne allergens, dirt, and dust, resulting in air inside the car being dirtier than outside. This poses significant health risks, particularly for those with environmental allergies and asthma.
What is Cabin Air Filter Replacement?
Cabin air filters serve the same purpose for your car's HVAC system as engine air filters do for the engine. They are small pleated filters typically made of multi-fiber paper cotton or engineered material. Outside air passes through this filter before entering the passenger compartment, trapping contaminants and preventing them from entering the vehicle.
How is Cabin Air Filter Replacement Done?
- Open the glove box and remove its contents.
- Remove the limiting stop arm.
- Release the glove box.
- Remove the old cabin air filter.
- Clean the filter chamber and inspect seals and gaskets.
- Install the new cabin air filter.
- Replace and secure the glove box.
Recommendations
Most automotive manufacturers recommend replacing the cabin air filter every 15,000 to 30,000 miles, or at least once a year.
Symptoms Indicating You Need a Cabin Air Filter Replacement
- An excessively contaminated cabin air filter will not effectively filter incoming air.
- A musty or unusual odor from the vehicle's interior vents indicates a failing cabin air filter.
Contact My Mechanic Malaysia to schedule a cabin air filter replacement service. Trust us to ensure your car runs smoothly for years to come.
