One part of car maintenance that you might not always think about is changing your cabin air filter. In fact, some people don't even realize that their cars have these filters. However, a cabin air filter is reasonably affordable at local auto parts stores and can even be changed yourself if you follow the instructions in your car's owner's manual, so consider these reasons to make sure that you change your car's cabin air filter on a regular basis. 

Enjoy Fresher, Cleaner Air in Your Car

First of all, one of the main perks of a cabin air filter is the fact that it filters the air that enters your car. It can help get rid of various allergens, such as pollen. This means that you can help prevent allergy symptoms during the springtime, avoid breathing in the contaminants from other vehicles that are on the road. If your cabin filter isn't changed regularly, then it may not be able to do its job properly, which can affect the quality of the air that you and your passengers breathe in while you're in your vehicle.

Maintain the Warranty on Your Car's Air Conditioning System

If your car is under warranty, it's important for you to keep up with routine maintenance. Obviously, this includes changing out your cabin air filter as needed. You should change your cabin air filter approximately every 15,000 to 25,000 miles, but to ensure that you are in compliance with your vehicle warranty, check your owner's manual or ask someone at your dealership about how frequently the cabin air filter should be changed in your make and model of vehicle. If you don't change your cabin air filter as you are supposed to, your warranty might not cover any issues that you might have with your air conditioner.

Allow Your Air Conditioner to Operate Efficiently

If your car's cabin air filter becomes clogged, then your air conditioner cannot operate as efficiently as it should. This means that the air might not come out of your air conditioning vents like it's supposed to, which can affect how comfortable you are when it's hot outside. Changing it helps prevent these clogs.

If you change your car's cabin air filter on a regular basis, you can help prevent any potential problems. You can change it yourself, but if you choose not to do so, someone from a local repair shop (such as Regional Truck Equipment) can handle the job for you. 

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