Accutech Auto Repair
460 East Wyeth St, Pocatello, ID 83201 208.478.1300

Simple Answers from Accutech Auto Repair: Cabin Air Filter

Last Updated: May 04, 2021

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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?

Accutech Auto Repair Answer:
A cabin air filter is a special filter that cleans the air that comes into the Pocatello 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 Pocatello home, cleaning the air you breathe inside your vehicle.

As Pocatello 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 Accutech Auto Repair 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 Accutech Auto Repair service advisor.

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Accutech Auto Repair
460 East Wyeth St
Pocatello, ID 83201
208.478.1300