Showing posts with label Cabin Air Filter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cabin Air Filter. Show all posts

Monday, November 14, 2016

What is a Cabin Air Filter?

If you think that your A/C isn't running as good as it should - it could be that your Cabin Air Filter is CLOGGED. Easy fix....

          The Cabin Air Filter could be effecting how the Air Conditioner unit in your vehicle is working. I had no idea, but it makes sense that if the filter is clogged the A/C unit can not cool as well as it should. The filtration system operates on the same principle as the A/C system in your house. If the filter is clogged - change it, so that you can get colder air and better air flow.
Cabin Air Filters began to appear on U.S. cars and trucks around 1995. Today more than 80 percent of all new import and domestic vehicles sold in the U.S. have a cabin air filter or a slot where one can be installed.
Americans spend more than 3.7 billion hours in traffic each year, a key factor in the automotive industry’s decision to increase the number of vehicles equipped with cabin air filtration systems.

What is a Cabin Air Filter?

            Cabin Air Filters are designed to capture contaminants such as soot, dirt, pollen, and other pollutants, that enter the vehicles cabin through its heating, air conditioning and defrosting (HVAC) system.
            Cabin Air Filters also prevent leaves, dirt, bugs and other debris from entering the HVAC system and  protects the system. If improperly maintained it could eventually damage the HVAC system.
 They may be called;
    pollen filters,
    dust filters,
    car air conditioning filters,
    ACC filters,
    breather filters,
    micro filters,
    micron air filters,
    interior air filters,
    and interior ventilation filters.
Many cars are running with dirty, clogged cabin filters and we may not even be aware of it.
  



Where is the cabin air filter in my vehicle?

           Car manufacturers "hide" the cabin air filter in various locations, making them difficult to find and to service.
Cabin air filters are found behind the glove box, under the dash, and under the hood. Some Filters are easier to locate and change, while others require a bit of dismantling to get to.
Users should check their vehicle’s owner manual or ask a service technician for details regarding their specific vehicle.

How often should the Cabin Air Filter be changed?

Cabin Air Filters gather debris, soot and pollen.
           One place to find out is to check your owner's manual or you can check with your local service technician. Rule of thumb is, once a year or at least every 15,000 miles. 

If you are unsure as to whether you have a Cabin Air Filter in your vehicle - Ask your Service Adviser or a Technician. If you need a Cabin Air Filter, check with your Parts Department or schedule an appointment with your Service Department to have it replaced. If you think that your A/C isn't running as good as it should - it could be that your Cabin Air Filter is CLOGGED. Easy fix....

Keep it between the lines,
Happy Motoring.

 
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Tips to Keep your Car Cool during a Heat Wave

 It's just  plain HOT

Oh Carolina.... We love you, but when it gets hot, it gets HOT!


We're having a Heat Wave..
How do you stay cool? 
  1. Turn on the Air Conditioner, right? 
  2. Stay in when it is the warmest. 

How about when you need or want to get somewhere.

Well, if you have a Car/Truck to drive from point A to point B.
You are going to turn on the Air Conditioner, if it works, or open the windows and drive faster(kidding). The drive faster part, I mean.

There are a few things you can do to preserve your car, your A/C, your self and your sanity.

  • You can reduce the heat index in your car by using a sun-shield in the window. Put this up in your windshield every time you park your car. It is amazing how much heat this will block out.

  • Using a sun-shield will also help to preserve your car's interior. It will help keep your dash from cracking and splitting and help keep your seats from feeling like hotplates when you go to sit on them.

  • Sun-shields are not expensive and are well worth the few dollars that they cost, and are available at many stores, from auto parts houses to your local Target or Walmart.
  • Keep a window cracked open just a little bit. This will help let the hot air escape. Hot air rises and if your window is cracked it will let that air out.
  • Take into consideration how and where you park your car. Try not to face the Sun when parking. 
  • Find the shade of a building or a tree. If you are going to be parked for awhile, look to see where the sun is moving to. You may find that it will be moving behind a building. Then you can park so that when the building starts to block the sun, you can be in the shade.
Your Car's A/C unit needs to be looked after too. Heat index is 100 degrees and all of a sudden your A/C goes out... not what you want to feel.

  • So take a precautionary measure and have your A/C checked over by your Friendly Service people and make sure there are not any leaks in your system.

  •  If your car is equipped with a Cabin Air Filter and you don't know the last time it was changed, best to get it done now. This filter can make a big difference in how your A/C performs.
  • The air will blow colder if your Cabin Air Filter is in good condition.

  • Make sure you have plenty of Coolant in your Radiator. With your Air Conditioner running it puts a heavier load on your cooling system and to keep your cars temperature at acceptable levels, you are going to need the right coolant mixture.

These few tips will help keep you cool during the summer heat, but one last thing....

Please be considerate and Do Not leave any Living thing in your Car while you are not in it and running the A/C. No Animal or Child should be subjected to the BOILING HEAT of a car sitting in the Summer SUN.
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May your Summer be Fun and May your Car be Cool. 
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Keep it between the Lines, 
Happy Motoring  



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