Keep Clean Air Flowing Into Your Honda With A Cabin Air Filter Replacement
The interior of your car gets its ventilation through the heating and cooling system built into the car. However, unlike the engine that received its air clean through the engine filter, the car's interior runs through a different ventilation system. And that air is cleaned via the cabin air filter instead. This second routing makes sure the driver and passengers are being ventilated but not breathing in the harmful fumes the engine gives off when running. However, even that second channel still needs to be filtered to keep out contaminants. Over time, though, that filter can capture quite a bit, and when it gets clogged, a musty smell starts to be apparent inside the car.
Where is the cabin air filter located in my Honda?
The typical Honda comes with two air filters, as described above. The cabin air filter will actually be located inside the front passenger area, usually under the glovebox or close to the hood of the car. Most modern vehicles have opted to under the glove box for easy reach. This smaller filter is essential to keep all air that runs through the air conditioning, heating, and general airflow channels clean. Its primary function is to eliminate allergens and micro-sized contaminants that would otherwise irritate people while driving. It's also a quality filter for catching any smog or mold spores as well.