MikeZ9
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Hello all,
Here is an interesting debate I see online about replacing the engine air filter and cabin air filter. I live in Northern California, and recently, the wildfire smoke has been really bad here. My own HVAC filter is black from filtering out the outside smoke. Now for the car engine air filter and cabin air filter, Some people (including my mechanic) says it's a waste of money to replace the engine air filter. Some others (news people) says both engine and cabin air filters should be replaced or thoroughly cleaned after the smoke is gone.
I have a KN engine air filter (its about 8000 mile old) on and do not want to use their kit to clean it (heard too many stories on how if cleaned improperly, it could damage your car's airflow sensors), and my cabin filter has been put on about 3000-5000 miles ago. Should I change both of them or don't worry about it?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks!
Here is an interesting debate I see online about replacing the engine air filter and cabin air filter. I live in Northern California, and recently, the wildfire smoke has been really bad here. My own HVAC filter is black from filtering out the outside smoke. Now for the car engine air filter and cabin air filter, Some people (including my mechanic) says it's a waste of money to replace the engine air filter. Some others (news people) says both engine and cabin air filters should be replaced or thoroughly cleaned after the smoke is gone.
I have a KN engine air filter (its about 8000 mile old) on and do not want to use their kit to clean it (heard too many stories on how if cleaned improperly, it could damage your car's airflow sensors), and my cabin filter has been put on about 3000-5000 miles ago. Should I change both of them or don't worry about it?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks!
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