Wherever a filter is found in your engine, its job is to remove contaminants and optimize performance. Air filters in your engine and cabin remove debris and purify the air you breathe as you’re driving.
In a gas engine, air is a requirement for the process of combustion. However, precision engine parts would struggle and quickly become damaged or worn if the air entering the system was filled with contaminants. Your engine air filter fits into the air intake and keeps a variety of particles from damaging parts.
The cabin filter is a protection against harmful contaminants entering the cabin. Usually located on the front passenger’s side, it filters out fumes from the engine and can guard against tiny particles like mold spores. Both filters should be changed regularly in order to provide you with a quality driving experience and to protect the engine.
