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cabin air filter
Coverage of cabin air filter in the Nexus archive.
- Consumer Reports experts explain how to rid your car of that musty smell
A musty smell in a car's air conditioning system is often caused by condensation and mold growth in the evaporator. Consumer Reports recommends using disinfectant spray in the plenum, checking the cabin air filter, and clearing sunroof drainage channels to resolve the issue.
- 5 ON YOUR SIDE: Car air conditioning
A musty smell in car air conditioning systems is often caused by condensation fostering mold and bacteria in the evaporator. Consumer Reports recommends using disinfectant spray in the plenum, replacing the cabin air filter, and cleaning sunroof drainage channels to resolve the issue without professional repair.