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CEDAR FEVER AND YOUR CAR!

I am going to go out on a limb and say, that like me, you're not crazy about Cedar Fever season! Fortunately, there are many things one can do to help minimize the effects of the cedar pollen.

One important item that is often overlooked and can be helpful is the replacement of the Cabin Air Filter in our vehicles.

Whether we are discussing an air filter for your home, business, or vehicle they are all just as equally important. The job of an air filter is to filter the air that comes through the HVAC system to prevent pollutants, such as dust, pollen or debris from entering. What is an HVAC system you might ask? The main parts of the HVAC system are heating, ventilation, and an air conditioning unit. Its purpose in a vehicle is to clean, cool, heat, regulate, ventilate and dehumidify the air entering the cabin. Outside air has to pass through the cabin air filter (also known as a pollen filter) before making its way into the rest of the HVAC system. If you do not change your cabin air filter, then the filter can become clogged and the efficiency of the filter will be compromised. If the air volume is reduced due to a clogged filter, this can lead to issues with foul odors inside your vehicle.

 Additionally, if the filter is not changed, you are then breathing in whatever resides on that filter including allergens, which can result in more allergies. Yuk!

Regular replacement of the cabin air filter is necessary not only for the health of your vehicle’s operating system, but for your health too.

How often should you change your cabin air filter? The interval on replacement cabin air filters varies. Volkswagen recommends the replacement of the cabin air filter at least every 2 years. Keep in mind, the more the pollen builds up on your vehicle, the quicker the filter is absorbing it. It certainly wouldn’t hurt to change this filter more often, especially following the cedar season in Central Texas. It is definitely worth the investment.

So on that note, we are now in 2020. It’s time to get rid of the old and bring in the new.

Happy New Year! 

 

Samantha Gomez, Service Drive Manager

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