Cabin Air Filter Service Near St. Jospeh, MO

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Cabin Air Filter Service at Gentry Chevrolet of Smithville

We all know how much of an investment our vehicles are. To get the most out of that investment, regular maintenance is needed for a variety of parts and systems. One aspect of parts replacement that needs to be performed regularly is the cabin air filter. If you live in or around Kansas City, Overland Park, or St. Joseph, you can bring your vehicle to Gentry Chevrolet of Smithville for quality maintenance and care of your vehicle. Our technicians are trained in the latest tools and techniques to keep your vehicle in top form, whether for complicated repairs or just simple part replacements like switching your old cabin air filter for a new one.

What is a Cabin Air Filter?

Your cabin air filter is as it sounds – a filter that cleans the air entering your cabin. The cabin air filter is found behind the glove box in most vehicles. It filters the air through the heating and air conditioning vents. It keeps air quality healthy inside your vehicle by filtering things like:

  • Pollen
  • Pollution
  • Mold Spores
  • Dust

In time, a clogged cabin air filter is inevitable, and the clogged filter loses the ability to keep out the harmful particles that come in through your ventilation. The particles can cause sinus irritation and trigger allergy attacks if you suffer from seasonal allergies.

How Often Should My Cabin Air Filters Be Replaced?

Most people are not aware that they have a cabin air filter. So, they also do not know that it needs to be replaced. It is important to keep your cabin air clean for the respiratory comfort of you and any passengers.

Most manufacturers recommend replacement every 15,000-30,000 miles, but it depends on your vehicle’s make and model and model year. For best practice, refer to your owner’s manual. Your manufacturer will be more specific in the manual. It should contain recommended schedules for all your vehicle’s maintenance needs. It also depends on where you are driving as well. If you live down a dirt or gravel road out in the country, you will have greater amounts of dust, dirt, and pollen entering your cabin. Likewise, if you live in a bigger city near industrial areas, you may have smog to deal with. You may notice certain signs that can also mean it is time for a replacement:

  • Increased dust settling on vehicle surfaces.
  • Odors that won’t go away.
  • Reduction in airflow when the heating or cooling unit is turned on.

Although you can replace the filter yourself, it involves getting behind your glovebox, depending on the vehicle. Your owner’s manual will tell you where the cabin air filter is located and that will reveal how difficult it will be to remove the filter and replace it, but it can be an arduous process.

If you need cabin air filter service, just contact us and schedule an appointment, or go online and schedule your service with our service center. Gentry Chevrolet of Smithville is here for all your automotive maintenance and repair needs.