Pollen / Cabin Filter

If you get headaches, allergic reactions or breathing problems riding in your car, it’s probably time to change the cabin air filter. Cabin air filters clean the incoming air and remove allergens, and should be replaced approximately every 18,000 km, or per the owner’s manual.

Many people don’t even know they have a cabin air filter in their vehicle and most others aren’t aware of the health benefits of maintaining their vehicle’s cabin air filter. The cabin air filter helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust and exhaust gases that may find their way into a vehicle’s air conditioning and heating and ventilation systems. The filter also prevents leaves, bugs and other debris from entering the Heating Ventilation – Air Conditioning system.

A dirty or clogged cabin air filter can cause musty odours in the vehicle and cause containments to become so concentrated in the cabin that passengers actually breathe in more fumes and particles when riding in the car compared to walking down the street. A restricted cabin air filter can also impair airflow in the Heating Ventilation – Air Conditioning system, possibly causing interior heating, cooling and demisting problems. Over time, the heater radiator and air conditioner evaporator may also become damaged by corrosion. The vehicles Blower motor may also be damaged due to the huge load it is under when the air is unable to travel be this filter.

Most filters are accessible through an access panel in the Heating Ventilation – Air Conditioning system housing, which may be under the bonnet or in the interior of the car. At IVD we can replace your cabin filter according to the vehicle’s owner manual. Some vehicles cabin filters require basic hand tools to remove and install the replacement filter; others just require your hands. Filters should not be cleaned and reinstalled; instead, they should be replaced.

So for peace of mind and hassle free motoring always have your general servicing and preventive maintenance carried out by our experienced technicians on your vehicles Cabin/Pollen filter system. Call IVD or make a booking on our website www.renaultservicing.ie , we look forward to hearing from you.