Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Your cabin air filter is one of the unsung heroes of your driving experience. Many motorists don’t even realise this little component exists, but it ensures they have healthy, high-quality air to breathe while driving. Regular cabin air filter replacement helps maintain the quality of the air in your car and enhance your car’s performance.
The two main types of cabin air filters on the market are particulate filters and activated carbon filters. While particulate filters are made from a paper-like material suitable for catching fine dust and allergens, the activated charcoal variety offers an extra level of filtration that can block out stronger odours. Some vehicles have specific recommendations for which kind of filter to use, while in other cases it comes down to personal preference and how sensitive you are to smells.
Your air cabin filter is one of the components your mechanic will check during a routine car service. However, you might need a cabin air filter replacement outside your normal scheduled servicing time if this component becomes clogged. If that happens, a mobile mechanic can make it easier by meeting you at a time and place that suits you.
NC Autos are mechanics with mobile capabilities in the Moreton Bay region, servicing everywhere from Caboolture to Chermside to Warner. With more than 15 years of automotive experience behind us, we can make cabin air filter replacement easy when you need it so you can enjoy safe, comfortable driving throughout the Moreton Bay region.
Why do you need to change your cabin’s air filter?
Your car cabin’s air filter keeps all kinds of nasty contaminants, including dirt, dust, smoke, mold, exhaust and rodent droppings, from entering your car cabin through your heating, ventilation or air conditioning. This keeps the air quality inside the car safe for you, your family and other passengers, and ensures other systems like your HVAC don’t have to work as hard. Over time, however, debris begins to clog your air filter, reducing the quality of the air and potentially causing problems for passengers with health conditions like allergies and asthma. Eventually the filter will need to be changed so your car’s air filtration system can continue to work properly.
Neglecting to replace your cabin’s air filter not only allows unpleasant odours to spread throughout your car, it also causes issues with your air conditioning. A clogged causes your car’s HVAC system to have to work harder, eventually burning out your motor.
Signs you need to replace your cabin air filter include persistent bad smells, reduced engine output, reduced airflow, fogging windows, breathing issues and allergic reactions.
How often do you need to change your cabin air filter?
A good rule of thumb for cabin air filter replacement is every 12 months or every 16,000 – 20,000 kilometres. However, you may want to replace it more regularly if you frequently drive on dirt roads, live in an area with high air pollution or suffer from respiratory issues or allergies.
Steps for changing your cabin’s air filter
If you’re a DIY auto repairs enthusiast, here are the steps for replacing the air filter in your car cabin:
Look at your owner’s manual
Your vehicle’s instruction book will give you the exact location of your cabin air filter, as well as instructions for removing and replacing it that are specific to the vehicle model. Common locations you’re likely to find the filter include in the car’s glove compartment and under the dashboard.
Remove the old cabin filter
Carefully pull your cabin’s air filter out by lifting the faceplate’s side latches, sliding it out of the way and gently pulling the old air filter from the compartment. Be prepared to deal with a fair amount of dust if it’s been a long time since you last had your air filter replaced.
Install your new cabin air filter
By this stage, you’ve hopefully checked that your new cabin air filter is the right type and size for your vehicle. Line the arrows on your new filter up with the arrows in your filter compartment and ensure it’s snugly in place before you close the compartment door. Make sure your new filter is properly installed to prevent dust from entering your car cabin.
While it’s possible to replace your cabin’s air filter yourself, it’s a difficult task for the average driver who has never seen an air filter and doesn’t know where to locate it. If you want the job done properly, hiring a mechanic is the way to go. And a mobile mechanic can meet you at the most convenient location for you and make the process even easier and quicker.
Book a cabin air filter replacement with NC Autos
To book your cabin air filter replacement or car service with NC Autos, call 07 5208 8962 or make an online booking.
NC Autos provides professional cabin air filter replacement services to residents of Caboolture, Chermside, and Warner, ensuring your vehicle’s interior air quality remains clean and fresh. Cabin air filters trap pollutants such as dust, pollen, and allergens, preventing them from entering the cabin through the air conditioning and heating systems. Regular replacement of the cabin air filter is essential for optimal performance and to avoid a buildup of contaminants. NC Autos’ experienced technicians ensure a thorough inspection and replacement, contributing to a healthier and more comfortable driving experience.