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How Often to Change Your Cabin Air Filter

If you’re like a lot of our Raleigh customers, you don’t give much thought to the cabin air filter in your car until you start noticing problems with the air flow from your air conditioner. Once you notice it, though, you probably have questions. For instance, you may not know how often to change a cabin air filter. What does a cabin air filter do? How much does a cabin air filter cost? You’ve got questions. Our service department has answers. We’ve put together a handy guide to air filters below!

How Often to Change a Cabin Air Filter

Most manufacturers recommend changing a cabin air filter once every 15,000 – 30,000 miles, or once a year, whichever comes first. You may have to do it more often during pollen season in Durham. You should also replace it if you notice strange odors coming from your vents. Every car is different, but your owner’s manual should have specific guidelines on how often to change your cabin air filter.

What Does a Cabin Air Filter Do?

The cabin air filter in your car plays an important role. What does a cabin air filter do? It filters the air that comes in through your air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. It keeps out dust and pollen that would otherwise come into your car. So, it’s especially important to replace it on a regular basis if you have a respiratory condition.

How Much Does a Cabin Air Filter Cost?

Cabin air filters are not the most expensive thing that will eventually need to be replaced on your vehicle. How much does a cabin air filter cost? Most cabin air filters you can find at retailers in the Apex area will cost less than $25. The more expensive filters can cost around $50. Contact our parts department for more information.

Trust Your Kia With the Experts at Hendrick Kia of Cary!

Changing a cabin air filter can be hard in some models. Let the experienced service technicians at Hendrick Kia of Cary take care of it. We make it easy for you to get your vehicle serviced in Cary – you can evenmake an appointment online. We’re just a short drive away from Apex, so drop by today!

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*Offer valid on new 2026 Kia EV9 models. 1.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 84 months. $12.72 per month per $1,000 financed at 84 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. New vehicles only. This incentive is a limited-time offer on eligible Kia vehicles. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. Limited inventory available. **Offer valid on 2026 Niro EV and 2026 EV9. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Offer valid on Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. Limited inventory available. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2027 Kia Telluride models. 3.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $22.57 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2027 Telluride Models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details.***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid models. 3.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $22.57 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2027 Telluride Hybrid Models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details.***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

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*Offer valid on new 2026 Kia K4 models. 2.90% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $22.09 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2026 Kia K4 Models. $3,499 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 36 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2027 Kia Seltos models. 3.99% APR up to 48 months. 3.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $22.57 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. 4.49% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. $18.64 per month per $1,000 financed at 60 months. 5.49% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 66 months. $17.59 per month per $1,000 financed at 66 months. 5.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. $16.57 per month per $1,000 financed at 72 months. 7.00% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 84 months. $15.09 per month per $1,000 financed at 84 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. New vehicles only. This incentive is a limited-time offer on eligible Kia vehicles. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 09/30/2026. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. Finance contract must be signed and dated no later than 09/30/2026. Limited inventory available. **Lease offer valid on 2027 Kia Seltos Models. $3,799 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 36 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2026 Kia Niro EV models. 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. $13.89 per month per $1,000 financed at 72 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2026 Niro EV Models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details..***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2027 Kia EV3 models. 0.90% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $21.22 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2027 Kia EV3 models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details.***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2026 Kia EV6 models. 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. $16.67 per month per $1,000 financed at 60 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2026 EV6 Models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

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