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"The air inside your vehicle can be six times more polluted than the air outside," explains Paul Kortman of NAPA Filters, the world's largest distributor of light and heavy-duty filters for the automotive aftermarket. "Without proper filtration with a clean, functioning cabin air filter, the air inside the passenger cabin can be full of allergens and other pollutants. That can mean a significant health risk for kids and some 60 million people who suffer from asthma and allergies in the U.S." Cabin air filters block airborne contaminants like pollen, dust, car exhaust, allergens, and the smelly build-up caused by mold, mildew, algae and fungi and more. Without a clean, functioning cabin air filter, microscopic contaminants are pushed into your car, much of it through vents. A dirty cabin air filter can degrade and potentially damage your vehicle's heating and air conditioning systems. Breathe Easier Behind the Wheel If you have a 2000 model year or newer vehicle, you probably have a cabin air filter. They are typically located under the dashboard or attached to the glove box, but some are found in the engine compartment. While a recent survey showed 95 percent of vehicle owners are concerned about in-car air quality, just 26 percent said they knew there was a cabin air filter in their vehicle. Driving conditions will determine how often a cabin air filter needs replacing. Dirt roads, dusty or pollen-filled areas and stop-and-go heavy traffic shorten a cabin air filter's life. Most vehicle manufacturers suggest cabin air filters be replaced every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Service specialists can check the condition of your cabin air filter and install a new one in as little as 20 minutes. "Checking and changing a cabin air filter is a simple, cost effective way to make a big difference in the quality of air you breathe in your vehicle," Kortman adds. "We hope to help people and families with allergies become more aware of how it can help in fighting off a tough allergy season." Started in 1966 NAPA Filters was the first branded product under the NAPA name. NAPA is the world's largest distributor of light and heavy duty filters in the automotive aftermarket, serving domestic and import vehicles sold in the U.S., as well as heavy equipment and industrial hydraulic applications. NAPA Filters are sold exclusively through NAPA AUTO PARTS stores. For more information visit www.NAPAFilters.com. ### For advertising and promotion on HealthNewsDigest.com please contact Mike McCurdy: tvmike13@HealthNewsDigest.com or 877-634-9180 HealthNewsDigest.com is syndicated worldwide, and our content is free to all media. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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