Kia Cabin Air Filter Replacement

The Importance of Your Car’s Cabin Air Filter

The cabin air filter traps nearly 100% of airborne particulates from the ambient air before it is blown into the cabin where you breathe. Cabin air filters are constructed out of a paper material prone to rapid wear and tear. It is for this reason that Cabin air filters have a relatively short maintenance schedule – it is an essential component but also wears out quickly due to its material construction. The cabin air filter paper traps grass pollen, mold spores, and harmful gasses, but will wear out quickly depending upon environmental factors that can be significant threats to the integrity of the filters’ paper.

Defective Cabin Air Filters

Faulty or otherwise clogged or damaged cabin air Filters will cause problems. Here is a list of the most common problems associated with a defective filter:

Gas Mileage – Air conditioning and heating systems work harder when the cabin air filter is clogged; a new cabin air filter is one of the easiest ways of protecting fuel efficiency by allowing for proper air flow through the ventilation system.
Poor HVAC Performance – If your AC or heating system is not performing well or aren’t working at all, then it is likely that you have a defective cabin air filter. If the tiny pores in the paper filter get clogged with debris, the flow of air becomes restricted. When airflow is restricted, the heating and air conditioning systems have to work extra hard to get the job done. One of the best ways of protecting gas mileage is with adequate air flow through the cabin air filter.
Foul Smell – When an unusual smell comes out of the vents, it is likely a dirty filter that is producing that musty, dirty smell.

The Cabin Air Filter and AC Performance

A defective cabin air Filter can cause the air conditioning system’s performance to decline. With the hottest summer days on the horizon, we have the condition and performance of your Kia’s air filter on our mind at Allentown Kia. If you are due for a new filter because it’s time for a maintenance interval or if you have any of the symptoms of a defective air filter, it is the perfect time to schedule Kia Service at Allentown Kia.