How Often to Replace a Cabin Air Filter

You likely enjoy breathing clean air as much as driving your new Volkswagen around Meriden. But how often should you change your cabin air filter? Most auto experts suggest changing your cabin air filter about every 15,000 miles. Still, check your owner’s manual for the correct intervals for your make and model. Learn more about what a cabin air filter does and how to change a cabin air filter with this guide from the experts at Executive Volkswagen of North Haven!

What Does a Cabin Air Filter Do?

So, what does a cabin air filter do as you drive around Stratford? A cabin air filter cleans the air entering your car’s ventilation, heating, and air conditioning systems, and it keeps dirt, pollen, dust, and other pollutants from getting inside your cabin. Over time, it gets clogged, which impacts your vehicle’s interior air quality. For those with allergies or who live in low-air-quality areas, knowing how often to replace your cabin air filters is an important part of ensuring your morning drives don’t impact your respiratory health.

How Often to Replace a Cabin Air Filter: Warning Signs

If, while driving around Watertown, there is smoke in the air or lots of construction, or if you often drive in the desert or on dirt roads, you may need to change your filter more often. These are some signs to look for that indicate it’s time to change your air filter:

• Reduced airflow when your climate control systems are on
• You see more dust than usual settling on your vehicle’s surfaces
• Lingering unpleasant odors

How To Change a Cabin Air Filter

1. Look in your owner’s manual to find where the filter is. 
2. Usually, the cabin air filter is located behind the glove box or under the hood, but in some cars, it’s under the dashboard and is more challenging to reach.
3. Wear gloves and a mask when removing the dirty air filter. 
4. Place the old filter in a garbage bag, and replace it with a new Volkswagen OEM part to ensure the highest quality, fit, and durability. You can order your cabin air filter online at Executive Volkswagen of North Haven’s parts center.

How Much Does Changing a Cabin Air Filter Cost?

Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, the cabin filter replacement could cost between $35 and $100. It may be covered if you go to a Volkswagen-authorized service center and your Volkswagen is still under warranty. Don’t forget to check our service specials to see if you can save money!

Rely on Executive Volkswagen of North Haven for Volkswagen OEM Parts

Now that you know the answer to “What does a cabin air filter do?” and how to change a cabin air filter in your vehicle, it’s time to get the process started at Executive Volkswagen of North Haven! Whether it’s an oil change, battery replacement, or significant repair, you can trust our service team to do the job right. Schedule service online, by phone at 203-281-0481, or by visiting us in person at our North Haven location.