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15720 Crescent Valley Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 253.851.5351

Simple Answers from BSE Automotive: 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?

BSE Automotive Answer:
A cabin air filter is a special filter that cleans the air that comes into the Gig Harbor drivers' passenger compartments – or cabin – of their vehicles. Most new vehicles sold in WA 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 Gig Harbor home, cleaning the air you breathe inside your vehicle.

As Gig Harbor 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 BSE Automotive 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 WA 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 BSE Automotive service advisor.

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BSE Automotive
15720 Crescent Valley Dr NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
253.851.5351