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Simple Answers from Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers: 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?

Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers Answer:
A cabin air filter is a special filter that cleans the air that comes into the APPLETON drivers' passenger compartments – or cabin – of their vehicles. Most new vehicles sold in WI 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 APPLETON home, cleaning the air you breathe inside your vehicle.

As APPLETON 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 Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers 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 WI 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 Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers service advisor.

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Van Zeeland's Autocare Centers
4100 W PROSPECT AVE
APPLETON, WI 54914
920.738.5660
www.vanzeelands.com