How Often to Change a Cabin Air Filter

Your new Cadillac model features a cabin air filter which keeps the air inside your vehicle’s interior clean as you drive around the Menomonee Falls area. But how often should you change your cabin air filter? While most auto experts suggest a cabin air filter replacement should be done every 15,000 miles, how often to change a cabin air filter varies by vehicle as well as the driving conditions and the environment. Find out more about how often to change a cabin air filter and the importance of your cabin air filter replacement with the Cadillac experts at Heiser Cadillac!

What Does a Cabin Air Filter Do?

So, what does a cabin air filter do as you drive around Hartford? A cabin air filter cleans the air entering your car’s ventilation, heating, and air conditioning systems, and it keeps dirt, pollen, dust, and other pollutants from getting inside your cabin. Over time, it gets clogged, which impacts your vehicle’s interior air quality. For those with allergies or who live in low-air-quality areas, knowing how often you should change your cabin air filter is an important part of ensuring your morning drives don’t impact your respiratory health.

How Often You Should Change Your Cabin Air Filter: Warning Signs

If, while driving around Grafton, there is smoke in the air or lots of construction, or if you often drive in the desert or on dirt roads, you may need to change your filter more often. These are some signs to look for that indicate it’s time for a cabin air filter replacement:

• Reduced airflow when your climate control systems are on
• You see more dust than usual settling on your vehicle’s surfaces
• Lingering unpleasant odors

How To Change a Cabin Air Filter

1. Look in your owner’s manual to find where the filter is. 
2. Usually, the cabin air filter is located behind the glove box or under the hood, but in some cars, it’s under the dashboard and is more challenging to reach.
3. Wear gloves and a mask when removing the dirty air filter. 
4. Place the old filter in a garbage bag, and replace it with a new Cadillac OEM part to ensure the highest quality, fit, and durability. You can order your cabin air filter online at Heiser Cadillac’s parts center.

How Much Does Changing a Cabin Air Filter Cost?

Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, the cabin air filter replacement could cost between $35 and $100. It may be covered if you go to a Cadillac-authorized service center and your Cadillac is still under warranty. Don’t forget to check our service specials to see if you can save money!

Rely on Heiser Cadillac for Cadillac OEM Parts

Now that you know more about why and how often to change a cabin air filter, it’s time to schedule service online or by phone at (877) 768-8413 with the team at Heiser Cadillac! Our service center can handle every Cadillac need from routine maintenance to more complex service and repairs. You can order parts online from our parts department if you prefer to do things yourself. Stop by our West Bend location today.