How Often Do I Change My Cabin Air Filter?

You focus on several important maintenance aspects of owning your vehicle, including oil changes, transmission fluid changes, tire inflation and rotation, and brakes. Yet there’s one part of car maintenance you may not think about.

You will need to change the cabin air filter periodically. It keeps the air you breathe inside the cabin clean as you drive around Breckenridge. Do you know how often to change the cabin air filter? Our service team experts suggest changing your cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. 

You should check your owner’s manual for the correct intervals for your make and model to discover how often to change your cabin air filter. If you have questions, contact our service team at Bayer Chevrolet. You can also schedule a service appointment at your convenience if you want to bring your vehicle in to take care of this routine maintenance.

Discover how often to change your cabin air filter with our handy guide!

What Does a Cabin Air Filter Do?

A cabin air filter cleans the air as it enters your car’s air conditioning and heating system. It keeps dirt, pollen, dust, and other pollutants from getting inside your cabin. You and your passengers will breathe easier thanks to this air filter. Over time, this filter naturally gets clogged as it keeps more stuff out of your cabin. When it gets too much dirt, debris, and pollen in it, your dirty cabin air filter will impact your vehicle’s interior air quality. That’s when you may need a new one installed!

Signs You Need to Change a Cabin Air Filter

Do you notice lingering smells in your cabin as you drive around Mineral Wells or Graham? Do you drive on dirt roads regularly or frequently visit a dry climate? You may need to change your filter more often than the recommended interval to achieve the best results for your vehicle’s indoor air quality.

Look over some signs that indicate you need to change your cabin air filter:

• Reduced airflow when your air conditioner or heater is on
• You see more dust than usual settling on your vehicle’s surfaces
• Lingering unpleasant odors that don’t go away

How to Change a Cabin Air Filter

Changing a cabin air filter isn’t as easy as changing an engine air filter. But switching out a cabin air filter can be something you do at home on your own.

1. Look in your owner’s manual to find out where the filter is located. 
2. Typically, the cabin air filter is located behind the glove box or under the hood. In some vehicles, the cabin air filter sits behind the dashboard, which makes the cabin air filter more challenging to reach.
3. Wear gloves and a mask when removing the dirty air filter, especially if you have allergies. You’ll sneeze less if you accidentally shake out some of the dirt, dust, and pollen trapped in the filter.
4. Place the old filter in a garbage bag before you throw it in the trash can.
5. Replace the old filter with a new OEM Chevy part to ensure the right fit for your make and model for the best results. Order your cabin air filter through the Bayer Chevrolet parts center near Eastland, and we’ll help you get better air quality.

How Much Does Changing a Cabin Air Filter Cost?

The overall costs depend on the make and model of your vehicle. As such, the cabin air filter cost for replacement could range from $35 to $100. Bigger air filters will generally cost more for larger air conditioning systems. If you bring your vehicle in for service, you’ll pay for the part as well as the labor. Don’t forget to examine our service specials to see if you can save money!

Rely on Bayer Chevrolet for Service

Ready for the best vehicle service in Breckenridge? Contact us or call (260) 204-0021 to take care of your vehicle’s regular maintenance. Our service technicians can handle any vehicle maintenance and repairs you need, from oil changes and radiator flushes to battery replacements and putting on new tires. Trust the service team at Bayer Chevrolet near Graham to take care of you! 

Want to know more? Check out our tips and tricks on auto care. We’re happy to help in any way we can! 

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