Breathe easy with the new cabin air filter
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Spring -- also known as allergy season
You like everything about spring...... Well, almost everything. You love warm temperatures, spending time outside, and listening to birds, but you don't have to accept allergenic pollen that invades the air.
If you suffer from allergies, you experience this love-hate relationship with spring every year. While you can't magically get rid of all the pollen in the air, you can make sure the air in your car is clean and fresh with a new cabin air filter.
What is a cockpit air filter?
You probably know that your vehicle's engine has an air filter, but did you know that your car's HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) system may also have one? Commonly known as a cabin air filter, it performs the same duties for your HVAC system as an engine air filter does for your car engine.
Champion - Cabin air filter
Carriage air filters are small pleated filters made of multi-fiber paper cotton or other engineered materials. Before entering the passenger compartment, outside air passes through this filter, trapping pollutants inside the filter and preventing them from entering the vehicle.
How do carriage air filters work?
Clean air is essential to the proper operation of your vehicle; Your car's engine air filter ensures clean air reaches the engine. Similarly, your car's ventilation system relies on cabin air filters to maintain a steady flow of clean air.
Carriage air filters prevent dust, dirt, pollen, bacteria and exhaust from entering the car's HVAC system. It also keeps bugs, leaves, and other debris from clogging the system. Carriage air filters are essential for clean air in the car, keeping it fresh and allowing you and your passengers to breathe easily - something you'll appreciate all year round, but especially so during allergy season.
How do I know if my cabin air filter needs to be replaced?
While there are no warning lights that will come on when your car's air filter needs to be replaced, there are some signs you may notice.
The air flow in the passenger compartment is reduced
Heating and air conditioning performance
There was a musty smell in the carriage
The intake pipe in the carriage may begin to make an unusual yelp
If you observe one or more of these signs, it's likely time to replace them. You can do the work yourself, or ask a mechanic you trust to replace it for you.
How often should I change my cabin air filter?
It is recommended that you replace your cabin air filter every year or 12,000 miles. If you find yourself driving in a heavily polluted area or on dirt roads, you should replace your cockpit air filter every 5,000 miles. Allergy sufferers may want to consider changing more frequently to ensure air quality and reduce their allergy symptoms.
What happens if I don't change the cabin air filter?
Dirty cabin air filters
If you do not replace your cabin air filter, the filter will become clogged with more dust and debris, and the efficiency of the filter and your car's HVAC system will suffer. The amount of air entering your passenger compartment will continue to decrease, which will lead to foul smelling problems in your car. The simple act of changing the cabin air filter will greatly improve the air quality in your car.
What else can I do to prevent my car from developing allergies?
There are other steps you can take to make sure you keep pollen and other allergens out of your car. Here are some simple things you can do.
Vacuum seats and carpet floor MATS to remove dust mites
Clean up spills quickly to prevent mold
Wipe the steering wheel, dashboard, console and door panels
Make sure doors and Windows are properly sealed - check the windscreen
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