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Glossary of Automotive Components/Terms
Cabin filters are usually located under the dash and filter the air
coming into the passenger compartment from outside dust, pollen,
smoke and debris. They first appeared in European vehicles in the mid 1980's
and have slowly migrated to most Asian and Domestic lines.
They should be replaced about once a year or every 12,000 - 20,000 miles. If they become plugged or restricted, poor heating or poor air conditioning performance may be experienced along with bad odors in the vehicle. Look in your Owner's Manual to see if your car has one.
Here's a cabin filter that wasn't flowing much air!