A mechanic has issued a warning over a “hidden” compartment “nobody knows about”. The air filter can be accessed behind a panel located in the glovebox, leading motoring specialist Scotty Kilmer explained
A mechanic has sounded the alarm over a “hidden” compartment in cars that “nobody knows about”. Motoring guru Scotty Kilmer revealed the secret air filter, which is tucked away behind a panel in the glovebox.
This crucial component is responsible for cleaning the air that flows through car air conditioning and heating systems, he explained. Scotty shared: “Today I’m going to tell you about the hidden air filter fitted in your car that nobody knows about. It’s called the cabin air filter. You squeeze the glove box and it comes out. If you look inside there’s a cover that snaps off and out comes the cabin air filter.”
“This filters the air that goes into your air conditioning and heating system. Clean it out once in a while by whacking it on concrete until all the crumbs come out of it. If it’s real dirt you can go and replace it. My advice is buy it online cheaper because the auto parts store charges too much. And if you’re really sensitive to smells like my wife, you can buy a black carbon-activated one like this that works better.”, reports Birmingham Live.
This savvy advice could help drivers save a pretty penny, as replacing an air filter can cost up to £75. In response to Scotty’s revelation, one motorist commented: “I’ve noticed all of the keys hanging from your belt loop. I was an engineer at a large hospital and had more keys as you do. Most of them were the same brand, colour and size. I separated them as the ones I used most often, locational, less often and smaller. It helped me a lot. Other engineers had me organise their keys the same way.”
Another commented: “In my Toyota Camry, the filter is accessible with the glove box in the mounts. Just open the lid, move the owner’s manual and other stuff out of the way, then pop off the plastic cover and swap the dirty filter with a clean one. To be fair, it’s a 2014 model, so the technique may be different in a newer one.”
