Cars Blog April Archive

• The combustion air filter prevents abrasive particulate matter from entering the engine's cylinders, where it would cause mechanical wear and oil contamination.
• The cabin air filter is typically a pleated-paper filter that is placed in the outside-air intake for the vehicle's passenger compartment.
• Being a relatively recent addition to automobile equipment, this filter is often overlooked and clogged or dirty cabin air filters can significantly reduce airflow from the cabin vents, as well as introduce allergens into the cabin air stream.