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811 North Cherry St., WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101 336.750.0006

Simple Answers from Jackson Auto Worx: 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?

Jackson Auto Worx Answer:
A cabin air filter is a special filter that cleans the air that comes into the WINSTON SALEM drivers' passenger compartments – or cabin – of their vehicles. Most new vehicles sold in NC 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 WINSTON SALEM home, cleaning the air you breathe inside your vehicle.

As WINSTON SALEM 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 Jackson Auto Worx 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 NC 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 Jackson Auto Worx service advisor.

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Jackson Auto Worx
811 North Cherry St.
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101
336-750-0006