Is Your Car Making Your Allergies Worse?

Routine maintenance is necessary to prolong the life of your car and to maximize your car’s fuel economy, but did you know that some routine car maintenace may even have a positive effect on your health? According to a recent article released by the Car Care Council, your vehicle’s air conditioning and ventilation system can become clogged with pollen, dust, and other pollutants. The cabin filters that clean the air coming into your car need to be changed regularly the prevent the build up of dust and pollen in your car’s ventilation system. According to Rich White, excecutive director of the Car Care Council, “A dirty or clogged cabin air filter can cause contaminants to become so concentrated in the cabin that passengers actually breathe in more fumes and particles when riding in the car than when walking down the street.”

Cabin air filters should be replaced regularly, according to the specificiations listed in your owner’s manual. A good rule of thumb is that air filters should generally be replaced once a year or every 12,000 miles. Having air filters replaced is quick and affordable, and can done while you wait with no appointment necessary at our Laconia Quick Lane location.

Be sure to include your car on your list of spring cleaning items, and have those air filters replaced. That way, your car will drive better and you will breathe easier during the apring allergy season.

Powered by Bookmarkify™

Tags: car maintenance nh, car maintenance tips, laconia quick lane, routine maintenance
Posted in Laconia Ford Dealer | Comments Off on Is Your Car Making Your Allergies Worse?