Keeping your Pontiac running efficiently from the inside out is important for the vehicle's longevity, whether you lease or own. A clean cabin air filter also helps keep smells and pollutants out of your vehicle's interior. Knowing how and when to change it will help you and your passengers breathe more comfortably during your travels.
Cabin air filters have been in European vehicles for more than 25 years and in U.S. and Asian models for more than 15. According to Air-Purifier-Power, most vehicle owners don't know their car has a cabin air filter. Even fewer can find the filter.
A cabin air filter helps keep allergens, other miniature particles and gas fumes out of your vehicle's interior. It also improves air circulation through the ventilation, heating and air-conditioning systems in your Pontiac.
The cabin air filter is located on the passenger side of all Pontiac vehicles. It is either under the dashboard, in the glove compartment or under the hood, just beneath the cowl.
You should change the cabin air filter in your Pontiac every 12,000 to 20,000 miles, and more frequently if you drive on dirt roads or suffer from allergens. If the filter looks dusty or black, it's time to change it, regardless of mileage.
Replacing a Pontiac cabin air filter is a fairly quick process. You or a mechanic can change it in five to 15 minutes.
