---
title: "Best Cabin Air Filters: Keep Musty Odors and Dust at Bay"
description: "Looking for cabin air filters? Our team narrowed down the best cabin air filters available. Read this review and save yourself money."
date: "2021-07-27"
modified: "2023-05-08"
authors:
  - name: "Jonathon Klein"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jonathon-klein"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/27753/best-cabin-air-filters"
categories:
  - "Car Parts"
  - "Replacement Parts"
  - "The Garage"
tags:
  - "Buying Guides"
  - "commerce"
  - "NoAds"
  - "Roundup"
---

# Best Cabin Air Filters: Keep Musty Odors and Dust at Bay

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Cabin air filters clean the air that gets into a car’s cabin. They're placed in a vehicle’s ventilation system and trap dust, moisture, moisture, soot, and even bugs. Cabin air filters are real lifesavers for people who hate to deal with the smell of dust, dirt, and exhaust fumes in their cars. The downside is that they get clogged over time and you need to replace them. Our review will show you some of the best cabin air filters that can replace your clogged-up cabin filter.

## Summary List

- Best Overall: [FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter](<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010E00T6?tag=tdtrx74-20>)
- Best Value: [EPAuto CP285 Premium Cabin Air Filter](<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014TYRQUY?tag=tdtrx74-20>)
- Best for GM Vehicles: [ACDelco CF188 Cabin Air Filter](<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KUL73DG?tag=tdtrx74-20>)
- Best Lifespan: [Spearhead Odor Defense Breathe Easy Cabin Filter](<https://www.amazon.com/Installer-Champ-Premium-Breathe-Activated/dp/B07QD31LJ5?tag=tdtrx74-20>)
- Honorable Mention: [Bosch 6057C HEPA Cabin Air Filter](<https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-Automotive-6057C-Chevrolet-Vehicles/dp/B01JYSWZYC?tag=tdtrx74-20>)
- Honorable Mention: [Hengst E2998LC Cabin Filter](<https://www.amazon.com/Hengst-Filtration-E2998LC-Cabin-Filter/dp/B0768GQF91?tag=tdtrx74-20>)
- Honorable Mention: [Purolator PBC35667 Cabin Air Filter](<https://www.walmart.com/ip/Purolator-PBC35667-PurolatorBOSS-Premium-Cabin-Air-Filter-for-Toyota-with-Febreze-Freshness/524813418?irgwc=1&sourceid=imp_SYnz3rWeExyNU2V2oYTMMT9yUkAT5VQnWXixUI0&veh=aff&wmlspartner=imp_2095194&clickid=SYnz3rWeExyNU2V2oYTMMT9yUkAT5VQnWXixUI0&sharedid=&affiliates_ad_id=565706&campaign_id=9383>)

## Best Cabin Air Filters Reviews & Recommendations

## Our Verdict on the Best Cabin Air Filters

We went for the [FRAM CF10134](<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010E00T6?tag=tdtrx74-20>) as our top pick because it’s the best filter to keep your vehicle smelling fresh and it gets rid of 98 percent of pollutants that cause allergic reactions.

Our budget-friendly pick is the [EPAuto CP285](<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014TYRQUY?tag=tdtrx74-20>), a reasonably priced carbon filter that improves HVAC performance.

## FAQs

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## Author
Jonathon is the former Managing Editor for Commerce at The Drive and has been writing about cars and motorcycles for over a decade, but he's been known to scribble pretty things about adoption, tattoos, life, gear, adventures, food, technology, nature, and more.

### Author social links  
[Instagram](<https://instagram.com/jonathon_klein>)