There are several tips on the maintenance of a cabin air filter which are normally overlooked by car owners and could be very helpful in maintaining your air circulation system in your car. Some of them are explained below:
- Most of the people wait for their cars to reach a certain mileage before they change the cabin air filter which is not wrong but there other indicators that can guide you to when to change the cabin air filter. One of the indicators is the end of spring or when the tree in your parking stops shedding leaves or the coming of the rainy season.
- If you are allergic or suffer from asthma change your cabin air filter frequently.
- Keep cleaning the cabin air filter in between the replacements to get rid of the accumulated debris.
- Always keep your glove compartment clean for its dust finds its way to the filter.
- When parking always keep your car in recirculation mode.
Caution on Cleaning or Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
Always remove the air filter carefully avoiding shaking so as not to blow the dust in to your nose; it can choke you! Also when opening the cabin air filter be sure you are in a well ventilated place.
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