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 Cabin air filters clean incoming air during heater, air conditioner and vent modes The cabin air filter helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust, mold spores, and exhaust gases that may find their way into a vehicle's ventilation system making the interior of the car a healthier place. These, along with other particles, will reduce airflow into the passenger compartment. A dirty cabin air filter can cause your vehicle’s air conditioning and heating system to over-work as it tries to circulate air through restricted cabin air filters. If not replaced, eventually the heater and air conditioner may be damaged by corrosion. Cabin filters are particularly beneficial for people with allergies. They do an effective job of removing allergens from the air.Regardless whether you drive in urban areas or are strictly a rural driver, it is important to keep cabin air filters changed regularly. | ||
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 Your engine gulps about 9,000 gallons of air for every gallon of gas that you burn. That air is full of dirt particles. The air filter's job is to keep that dirt out of your engine. In the process, your filter will fill up with dirt, just like your vacuum cleaner bag. Over time, your engine will start gasping for breath, causing all kinds of problems. A clogged air filter affects your car's performance on a number of levels. It robs your car of power, something you need every ounce of when you're navigating a freeway on-ramp. Perhaps more important is the effect a clogged air filter has on your gas mileage.
A dirty air filter, even after just 5,000 miles after a change, can cost you up to 7% of your gas mileage. |
