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Every Toyota vehicle engineered today comes equipped with a cabin air filter that removes airborne particulates from the air before they can penetrate the cabin. The airborne contaminants that get caught in your cabin air filter include dust, pollen, mold spores, and smog. The cabin air filter does an important job but it’s sometimes ‘out of sight and out of mind’ until you have a foul odor coming out of your vents.
If you have a bad smell coming out of your ventilation system, then it’s already too late. We never recommend waiting until the last minute to replace your dirty cabin air filter. The best way to know that your cabin air filter is doing its job right is to have it replaced at the recommended maintenance interval outlined in the owner’s manual.
If you do not replace your cabin air filter, it could start to cause a variety of different problems. When you do not have a fresh and clean filter, it will start to clog with debris. This could then make your vehicle’s HVAC system less efficient and could actually cause damage. Also, a cabin air filter that goes long enough without a replacement could start to grow mold.
Here are the telltale signs of a faulty filter needing replacement service:
If you have any of the signs that your cabin air filter is clogged, it is a great time to get it fixed. When your cabin air filter is dirty, harmful particles and contaminants can enter the driver’s cabin through the heat and A/C vents. We offer an express service cabin air filter replacement without an appointment. Simply bring your Toyota to our service department in St. Peters and we’ll remove the old filter and install a genuine OEM filter as quickly as possible.
