Pete's Tire & Automotive Service
3704 North Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165 972.617.7029

Simple Answers from Pete's Tire & Automotive Service: 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?

Pete's Tire & Automotive Service Answer:
A cabin air filter is a special filter that cleans the air that comes into the Waxahachie drivers' passenger compartments – or cabin – of their vehicles. Most new vehicles sold in TX 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 Waxahachie home, cleaning the air you breathe inside your vehicle.

As Waxahachie 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 Pete's Tire & Automotive Service 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 TX 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 Pete's Tire & Automotive Service service advisor.

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Pete's Tire & Automotive Service
3704 North Hwy 77
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972.617.7029