RDL Auto Service
31564 HWY 97, Tonasket, WA 98855 509.486.0969

Simple Answers from RDL Auto Service: 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?

RDL Auto Service Answer:
A cabin air filter is a special filter that cleans the air that comes into the Tonasket drivers' passenger compartments – or cabin – of their vehicles. Most new vehicles sold in WA 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 Tonasket home, cleaning the air you breathe inside your vehicle.

As Tonasket 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 RDL Auto Service 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 WA 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 RDL Auto Service service advisor.

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RDL Auto Service
31564 HWY 97
Tonasket, WA 98855
509.486.0969