Car Air Filter Change

Buy two filters. Immediately replace current filter, then in a couple weeks, put in the other.

When you quit wearing your mask outside it is safe to change your air filters. Air has been no worse than moderate lately here so as good or better than daily in LA. The first poster must work for an auto parts store and if you put one in now you shouldn't need another for about 15,000 miles. Cars engines are a bit sturdier than our lungs so the only damage other than lower mileage and higher emissions would be your spark plugs. Do change both the engine and the cabin filters contrary to 2nd posters' thoughts that does not appear to be what the 1st one is saying.

I changed my engine filter on Saturday and it wasn't too bad. I don't remember doing it for the last 20,000 miles, and it was a FRAM filter, so my mechanic hasn't done it either (only uses Honda parts). There was just a little bit of ash in the filter and I commute to Ventura and did so on several days with fires burning next to the 101. So it looked much better than I expected. I bought the cabin filter but have never done this and don't know where it might be. Expect to watch some you-tube videos on this before I try.

I've been to LA twice in the last few days and feel better when I am there. When I come back to SB I get wheezy and have a harder time breathing. Who ever thought that it would be better to be in LA?

Vary few cars/trucks have cabin air filters check your manual I just spent 89$ at Buinnin Chevy to replace my 2010 Tahoe cabin air filter then found out my truck didn't have one...WATCH OUT FOR THIS CHARGE.

Media sells fear and the city is logically covering itself for insurance purposes by handing out masks. The "toxic ash" is just burnt up wood. No worse than standing near a perpetually burning campfire. I'd say your air filter is just fine. If it is relatively new, just remove it, tap out the dust and replace it. If it's old, replace it.

We changed both cabin and engine filters on our truck and they needed it! It was rewarding to do it ourselves with the help of You Tube. We bought two air purifiers at BOB's Vacuum, and we hosed down our whole house and property from roof to sidewalks. We then cleaned out our drain and the ball of ash was like solid concrete! This stuff is nasty and everyone should do their part to clean up! And NO blowers PLEASE! woof woof

The cabin filter on my Subaru is behind the glove compartment

I agree with the guy who told everyone to calm down. Does everyone realize how much money the mask companies made? You my have got yours free but someone paid for it. I'd check your car air filters for rats chewing on them - that is worth worrying about.