Have Your Cabin Filter Changed With Your Next Oil Change

We all know how important regular oil changes are to keep our vehicles running smoothly. Not many of us think about the air inside the car, though. Just like your engine needs clean oil to function correctly, your car’s cabin needs a clean air filter to provide healthy, breathable air. That’s why changing your cabin air filter with every oil change is a simple yet crucial maintenance habit.

The cabin air filter should be changed every 12,000 to 15,000 miles or with your next oil change if you haven’t kept up with recommended intervals. Living in a city or more densely populated area may also mean that you need to change the cabin filter more frequently. It’s quick and easy to have the Russ Darrow technicians take a look when you’re at the shop for an oil change visit. The cabin air filter is a small, rectangular filter that sits behind your glove compartment or under the dashboard. Its primary function is to filter pollutants from the air that enters your car’s ventilation system, including the air conditioning, heating, and even fresh air circulating into the vehicle from outside. The removal of pollution that you breathe in is a significant benefit, and it’s a commonly cited reason for regularly changing the cabin air filter. Essentially, it’s the only thing standing between the outside air and the inside of your vehicle, meaning it blocks much of the smog, smoke, and ash from any pollution and dirty exhaust from other cars. Changing your filter regularly ensures that pollution remains outside your vehicle, which means you breathe healthier air inside your cabin.

When you visit a Russ Darrow Service Center for your next oil change, ask our technicians to inspect or change your cabin filter. By realizing the importance of keeping up with cabin filter maintenance and inspections, you can ensure cleaner and healthier air within your vehicle and improve the overall efficiency of your HVAC system. The engine powers the HVAC system, which means it has to work much harder to power the air conditioning and heating when the cabin air filter is dirty and clogged.  You might even notice a musty odor inside your vehicle. When the filter is clean and unclogged, your vehicle’s engine doesn’t have to work nearly as hard to power the HVAC system. This means better fuel efficiency for you. It also means your air conditioning and heating systems will function much more efficiently, too — so your cabin will cool down faster in the hot summer months and warm up much quicker in the colder months.

Cabin air filters also reduce the amount of allergens that get inside your vehicle cabin. During heavy pollen seasons, allergens and other pollutants can build up in your filter, so you may need to change it sooner, especially if you have environmental or seasonal allergies. These allergens can trigger sneezing, coughing, and other respiratory discomfort, making your drive unpleasant. Visit Russ Darrow for your next oil change, and have the cabin air filter changed, too. It’s a simple task that the technicians can do quickly without adding much time to your visit. Some signs you need to have your cabin air filter changed now include reduced airflow coming from your vents, a musty or stale smell coming from the vents, noticing more dust settling on your interior surfaces, or if you frequently drive on dirt roads, in dusty areas, or heavily polluted areas. Schedule your appointments online for Russ Darrow Service facility. We can change your cabin air filter with your next oil change and get you back on the road, breathing the clean air you deserve.