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REPLACE THE CABIN AIR FILTER
Again regular cabin air filter checkup is often over looked by many car owners but it
can substantially save you some auto repair costs in the future. The cabin air filter is
what keeps the air inside your car’s cabin clean. It essentially filters the air coming
through the vehicle’s AC system to prevent pollen, dust, mold spores, smog, and other
dust particles from entering the vehicle.
Apart from enhancing air quality, a cabin air filter goes a long way in reducing repair
costs of the vehicle. Dirty air causes the AC system to work harder. This can burn the
motor and cause a string of other engine problems along with it.
Cabin air filter replacement should be done yearly or after every 15,000 – 25,000 miles.
Like wiper blades, this is a DIY job but if you want experts to handle it, be ready to
cough out anything between $15 and $25.