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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: Feb 22, 2023
Vent Cleaning
Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Portland drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fungus...
Published on: Jul 04, 2017
Cabin Air Filter
Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Portland that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively ne...
Published on: Feb 02, 2016
Simple Answers from Matt's Garage: Cabin Air Filter
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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?Matt's Garage Answer:A cabin a...
Published on: May 02, 2014
Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Portland
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IN air quality affects Portland drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air...
Published on: May 22, 2012