How Often Do I Change My Cabin Air Filter?

Check your owner’s manual or driver information center on your touchscreen for the right service intervals for your make and model. It will tell you how often to change your cabin air filter and its location.

If you have questions, contact our service team at Kraft Nissan. You can also schedule a service appointment at your convenience if you want to bring your vehicle in to take care of this routine maintenance.

In the meantime, we invite you to learn more about how often to change your cabin air filter with our handy guide!

What Does a Cabin Air Filter Do?

Your vehicle’s cabin air filter cleans the air entering the air conditioning and heating system. It keeps dirt, pollen, dust, smells, and contaminants from getting inside your cabin. You and your passengers will breathe easier thanks to the cabin air filter. Unfortunately, this filter naturally gets clogged over time as it keeps more and more stuff out of your cabin. When it gets too much stuff trapped in the white filter medium, your dirty cabin air filter will impact your vehicle’s interior air quality.

Signs You Need to Change a Cabin Air Filter

Do you notice more smells in your cabin as you drive around Tallahassee or Tallahassee? Do the smells linger for hours after passing through an industrial area, construction zone, or agricultural area with a lot of livestock? Do you drive on dirt roads or visit a dry climate regularly? You may need to change your filter more often than the recommended interval in your owner’s manual.

Look over some signs you need to change your cabin air filter:

• Reduced airflow when your air conditioner or heater is on
• You see more dust than usual settling on your vehicle’s surfaces
• Lingering unpleasant odors that are difficult to get rid of

How to Change a Cabin Air Filter in Your Vehicle

While more challenging than changing an engine air filter, switching out a cabin air filter can be something you do at home on your own. The cost of this routine maintenance is also relatively inexpensive.

1. Look in your owner’s manual to find where the cabin air filter is.
2. Your vehicle’s cabin air filter is usually located behind the glove box or under the hood. However, in some cars, the cabin air filter sits behind the dashboard and is more challenging to reach.
3. You might need some specialized tools to remove the dashboard to get to the cabin air filter.
4. Wear gloves and a mask when removing the dirty air filter, especially if you have allergies, to help prevent sneezing and sniffling.
5. Place the old filter in a garbage bag before you throw it in the trash can.
6. Replace the old filter with a new OEM part to ensure the right fit for your make and model. Order your cabin air filter through the Kraft Nissan parts center near Tallahassee. Having the right part for your Nissan vehicle ensures it lasts as long as possible.

How Much Does Changing a Cabin Air Filter Cost?

Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, a cabin air filter cost might be between $35 and $100 for a replacement. If you bring your vehicle in for service, get ready to pay for the part and labor. Don’t forget to check our service specials to see if you can save money on this routine service!

Rely on Kraft Nissan for Service and Maintenance

Ready for fantastic auto service in Tallahassee? Contact us or call 866-984-2856 to take care of your vehicle’s routine maintenance. Our service technicians can handle oil changes, battery replacements, putting on new tires, brake repair and replacement, and any repairs you need.

Trust the service team at Kraft Nissan near Tallahassee to take care of you! Want to know more? Check out our tips and tricks on auto care. We’re happy to help in any way we can!