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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: Jul 18, 2021

Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Chico drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fungus an...
Published on: Nov 26, 2019

Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Chico that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively new. ...
Published on: Feb 08, 2016

Simple Answers from Affordable Automotive: 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?Affordable Automotive Answer:A ...
Published on: Mar 25, 2014

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Chico

{{ image('Mjk4') }} CA air quality affects Chico drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air in...
Published on: Oct 04, 2012