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Many motorists have encountered a situation where the car starts to smell damp and musty for no apparent reason. At the same time, the windows in the car often fog up from the inside. These symptoms indicate one common problem - a clogged cabin air filter.
Often, drivers, having learned that they have problems with this element, rush to the service station to have it replaced. The procedure can cost several hundred hryvnias, although, in fact, it can be performed independently without unnecessary expenses.
As a rule, the cabin filter is hidden in a special compartment behind the glove compartment. It is easily removed, and no special knowledge or skills are required to replace it. The key task here is to find a cabin filter that is suitable for your car model.
This element plays a very important role in cleaning the air entering the car from the outside. Over time, dust, dirt and moisture accumulate in it. Because of this, pathogenic bacteria and mold accumulate inside, which enter the respiratory organs of the driver and his passengers, provoking various kinds of diseases.
Also, a clogged filter prevents fresh air from entering the cabin, the car windows fog up, and the driver gets tired faster while driving due to the large amount of carbon dioxide. That is why it is recommended to change the cabin filter at least once a year.
