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How do I know if my car AC filter is bad The vehicle's heating or cooling starts making excessive noise. You can hear a whistling sound coming from the cabin air intake ducts. Airflow is weak, even when the heat or air conditioner is on high. There is a musty odor coming through the air in your vehicle. What is the benefit of car AC filter? The cabin air filter in a vehicle helps remove harmful pollutants, including pollen and dust, from the air you breathe within the car. This filter is often located behind the glovebox and cleans the air as it moves through the vehicle. Can I run car AC without filter? Even though your air conditioning system will work without a filter, experts recommend against it because it can cause severe damage to your AC system and then you'll need to pay for expensive repairs.  The filter is basically the bridge between an exterior air from the road and the interior air of your car. If the filter is blocked due to excessive dust and dirt particl...

How Do They Work And What Makes Them So Important? Tensioners, idlers and dampers work together to synchronize the timing belt’s rotations in your engine. While tensioners prevent slackness in the timing belt, idlers route the timing belt around ancillary features, and dampers work with the idlers to prevent the timing belt from coming loose. What Are Tensioners? Tensioners apply the correct amount of tension to the timing belt to ensure a synchronous drive. They play a vital role in the engine: if the tensioners fail, the engine can fail too. Tensioners allow the timing belt to move smoothly through the engine, powering various components. Depending on your model, your timing belt may power your alternator, power-steering pump, water pump and/or air-conditioning compressor.  Tensioners are made up of four parts: The spring, which provides the tension for the timing belt. The tensioner arm, which works the spring. The pulley, which allows the timing belt to move. The base, whi...