0500 Mechanics
390 South 5th West, Rexburg, ID 83440 208.356.0500
Question:
My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what's that?
0500 Mechanics Answer:
A cabin air filter is a special filter that cleans the air that comes into the Rexburg drivers' passenger compartments – or cabin – of their vehicles. Most new vehicles sold in ID now have a cabin air filter. A cabin air filter catches dust, pollen, spores and other pollutants before they can get into your cabin. It's kind of like the filter on your furnace in your Rexburg home, cleaning the air you breathe inside your vehicle.
As Rexburg drivers can imagine, it eventually gets filled up and can even start to get smelly. So – you just have it replaced. Now some are really easy to access and others are tougher to get to. Your friendly and knowledgeable 0500 Mechanics will be able to take care of it for you.
Your 's owner's manual likely has a recommendation for when to replace the cabin air filter. If you live and drive in ID where there is a lot of dust, pollen or pollution, the filter will fill up more quickly. Of course, if you're getting a bad odor, bring it to the attention of your friendly and knowledgeable 0500 Mechanics service advisor.
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0500 Mechanics
390 South 5th West
Rexburg, ID 83440
208.356.0500