{"id":6946,"date":"2023-12-15T06:23:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T06:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interfil.com\/\/?p=6946"},"modified":"2024-07-31T08:47:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T08:47:16","slug":"what-is-the-purpose-of-a-cabin-filter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interfil.com\/en\/resources\/articles\/what-is-the-purpose-of-a-cabin-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Purpose Of A Cabin Filter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor decades, the air filter located under the hood was the only one a car owner had to remember. Starting around 2000, car manufacturers began adding the\u00a0cabin air filter<\/a>, yet another filter to replace on a regular schedule. Thankfully your cabin air filter doesn\u2019t affect your engine\u2019s performance. It\u2019s still important to keep this filter clean in order to get the best performance from your air conditioner and to enjoy better air quality in the cabin. Find out why carmakers added a cabin filter, where to find it, what to do with it, and the risks of forgetting about your filter.\n

\nWhy Do Late Model Cars Feature Cabin Air Filters?<\/strong>\n

\nSo if cars didn\u2019t need cabin air filters in the 80s and 90s, why did they suddenly start featuring them in 2000? It\u2019s due to consumer demand for cleaner air while they\u2019re traveling down the road. Without an air filter, fresh air blowing into the cabin brought along plenty of dust, pollen, smog, and more. Driving through a cloud of smoke or the dust released from a gravel truck ahead of you meant switching the air controls to recirculation as quickly as possible or dealing with the consequences inside the cabin.\n

\nSlipping a filter into each model\u2019s main fresh air intake for the cabin solved the air quality problem by trapping incoming particles. But like with any other filter, all that dust and pollen builds up rather quickly. A clogged cabin air filter doesn\u2019t reduce engine performance or degrade your oil, but it does leave your interior dirtier than necessary. It also reduces the air flowing through it from the air conditioner, resulting in reduced cooling that you can\u2019t fix with a refrigerant refill.\n

\nWhere Are Cabin Air Filters Located?<\/strong>\n

\nOf course, you can\u2019t check the filter, clean it, or replace it without locating it first. As with practically every part, the location differs from model to model. Check your manufacturer\u2019s manual for the location. If there\u2019s no help there, try looking in the following locations:\n