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The Forgotten Filter (Cabin Air Filter)

A driver got a surprise the other day when he took his vehicle to a service facility for an oil change.  He knew his owner’s manual schedules an oil and oil filter change every 5,000 miles/...
Published on: Apr 15, 2023

Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Elgin that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively new. ...
Published on: Feb 17, 2022

Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Elgin drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fungus an...
Published on: Jul 29, 2019

Simple Answers from KS Autocare: Cabin Air Filter

{{ image('MzQ4') }} Question:My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what's that?KS Autocare Answer:A cabin air...
Published on: May 09, 2014

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Elgin

{{ image('Mjk4') }} Illinois air quality affects Elgin drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the ...
Published on: Jan 01, 2013