Cabin Air Filter Replacement
High-Quality Cabin Air Filters and Expert Auto Service at Volkswagen of Salem
Your Volkswagen model's cabin air filter is a crucial component of the heating and cooling system. It is also essential for protecting passengers from contaminants in the air. If your vehicle needs a new cabin air filter, you can count on us to provide competitive pricing, high-quality replacements, and quick auto service. Our team is known for offering convenience at every step to ensure a better way to replace your cabin air filter.
Why Change Your Cabin Air Filter?
Changing your cabin air filter periodically is vital for keeping your cabin air clean and ensuring your heating and cooling system works properly. The cabin air filter becomes less effective as it becomes dirtier. Changing your cabin air filter will help keep pollen, road debris, and pollutants out of your cabin. If left unattended, your breathing air won't be clean, and it will put additional stress on your heating and cooling system.
You will also want your cabin air filter to work at its best to mitigate the effects of wildfires. Cabin air filters can remove many of the harmful pollutants in smoke to maintain clean breathing air for you and your passengers.
Where to Find the Cabin Air Filter
The best way to locate your cabin air filter is by consulting your owner's manual. However, most vehicles have a filter behind the glove compartment. Sometimes it's easy to replace and check, and other times you will need a professional. Select vehicles require removing paneling to access the cabin air filter, which can lead to a damaged interior if performed by an inexperienced driver.
Signs Your Volkswagen Model Needs a New Cabin Air Filter
Tracking how much time or how many miles you've driven since your last replacement is one of the most accurate ways to determine when a new cabin air filter is required. However, you can watch for red flags that indicate something is wrong with your filter. Some of the signs that indicate you need a new cabin air filter include:
- Excessive noise while running the heating or cooling system
- Odd or unpleasant odors coming from your vehicle
- Reduced or weakened airflow, even with high heat or air conditioner settings
- Whistling noises coming from the cabin air intake ducts
When to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter
Most Volkswagen models need a new cabin air filter every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. However, consult your owner's manual and work with our service team to determine the best interval for your specific Volkswagen model. Different driving conditions can clog your filter faster. Dusty roads, fire season, and urban driving can change your replacement interval.
It's an excellent idea to change your cabin air filter around February to prepare for increased levels of pollen.
Issues Associated with Cabin Air Filters
If your cabin air filter is too old or dirty, you will start to notice other issues. Since a clogged filter leads to poor HVAC efficiency, the heating and cooling system will have to work harder. An overworked system can burn out the blower motor, requiring additional repairs and costs.
Weakened airflow can also impact your ability to clear condensation. With dirty air creating condensation, you will have less visibility and an unsafe driving experience.
Schedule a Service Appointment
With Xpress Service, you can stop by without an appointment for routine maintenance like changing your cabin air filter. If it's time to change your cabin air filter, contact us today to schedule a service appointment.