Have you ever been driving around and noticed that your windshield has started to fog up? What about when you turn the air conditioning all the way up? Is there just a lot of noise but not much air coming through your vents? This might be due to an old, clogged cabin air filter. The air filter is pretty much exactly what it sounds like- a filter that catches dust, pollen and other airborne detritus before it makes its way out of your vents into your body.
If you’re driving in any urban areas where the air is of a less-than-desirable quality, or even in areas where there’s just a lot of dust and sand in the area, then your air filter might be deteriorating quicker than others. As a general rule of thumb, try to make sure you’re replacing your air filter every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, or at the very least having it checked out by our professional auto care experts at our Winston-Salem dealership.
When It’s Time To Replace Your Air Filter
Knowing when to replace your cabin air filter is pretty simple. There’s no having to take measurements or paying attention to some barely-audible noise. Instead, just follows these two major tip-offs and you’ll be well aware when it’s time.
- Funny smells are a big tip-off. If you’re turning on your air conditioning and the cabin of your vehicle just doesn’t smell right, or even smells musty, then it’s time to come in to our Winston-Salem auto repair shop and have your cabin air filter checked out.
- If your ventilation system is making more noise than it is actually making a difference. If you’re turning on your air conditioning full blast and it sounds like it should be way cooler in your car than it is, it’s time to get your air filter checked out.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, or you’ve just gone about 12,000 miles without getting your air filter replaced, contact us today and set up an appointment to come in. Our cabin filter replacements start at just $9.80!
