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Simple Answers from Tunetech Fairview: 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?

Tunetech Fairview Answer:
A cabin air filter is a special filter that cleans the air that comes into the Boise 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 Boise home, cleaning the air you breathe inside your vehicle.

As Boise 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 Tunetech Fairview 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 Tunetech Fairview service advisor.

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Tunetech Fairview
9225 W Fairview Ave
Boise, ID 83704
2083774220
tunetechfairview.com