Cabin Air Filter Service Near Fremont, CA

 

Cabin Air Filter Service at Premier Subaru of Fremont

Do you know about your vehicle's cabin air filter? That's right, it filters the air that goes inside your vehicle, the air that you breathe in while you're behind the wheel. Service technicians usually offer to change it when changing your vehicle's oil, but not knowing how important it is, many customers decline this offer. Come let our service technicians at Premier Subaru of Fremont, also serving the Fremont, Oakland and Newark areas, help you breathe easier.

What is a Cabin Air Filter?

You are probably aware that your vehicle's engine has an air filter, but did you know that your car's HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) system may also have one? Commonly called a cabin air filter, it performs the same duties for your HVAC system as the engine air filter does for your car's engine. The cabin air filter is a small pleated filter made of multi-fiber paper cotton or other engineered material. Before entering the passenger compartment, outside air is directed through this filter to trap the containments inside the filter and prevent them from entering the inside of your vehicle.

How does a Cabin Air Filter work?

The cabin air filter keeps out dust, dirt, pollen, bacteria, and exhaust fumes from entering the HVAC system of your car. It also prevents bugs, leaves, and other debris from clogging up the system. Vital to clean air inside the car, the cabin air filter keeps the air inside the car fresh so you and your passengers can breathe easily. Clean air is also essential to your vehicle running properly. Your car's engine air filter ensures that clean air reaches the engine. In the same way, your car's ventilation system counts on the cabin air filter to keep a steady stream of clean air flowing.

When is it time to change my Cabin Air Filter?

While no warning light comes on when your cabin air filter needs to be changed, there are some signs that you will notice and know it's time. You may notice reduced air circulation inside your passenger compartment. Diminished heating and air conditioning performance, a musty odor in the cabin of the vehicle, and cabin air intake ducting may begin to make an unusual whistling sound. If you notice one or more of these signs, the time has likely come to change it. It is recommended that you change your cabin air filter annually or every 12,000 miles. If you drive in more heavily polluted areas or travel a lot on dirt roads, you should change the cabin air filter every 5,000 miles. Allergy sufferers may want to consider changing it more frequently to ensure better air quality and to reduce their allergy symptoms.

What are the risks of not changing your Cabin Air Filter?

By not changing your cabin air filter regularly you run the risk of your cabin air filter becoming clogged with dirt and debris and the efficiency of the filter and your car's HVAC system will be compromised. The air volume into your passenger compartment will be continually reduced which will lead to foul odors and pollutants inside your car. The simple act of changing the cabin air filter will improve the air quality in your vehicle.

Premier Subaru of Fremont is your trusted dealership to handle all of your vehicle needs. Stop by today, or go online to schedule your services.