Vehicles are equipped with several types of filters to isolate contaminants, dirt, and debris from your engine oil, transmission oil, fuel, and the air entering your engine and cabin. These filters should be replaced regularly based on your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Oil filters are usually replaced at each oil change, but it’s also important to change the air filters for your engine and cabin at regular intervals. It’s also important to change the filters in your automatic transmission or your fuel filter depending on your vehicle’s mileage, or if they have clogged and hindered performance. Shop in-store or online, and our Professional Parts People can help you find the right filter for your vehicle’s needs.
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The oil filter is a common maintenance part for every vehicle, and should be replaced during each oil change. Never reuse an old oil filter after changing your oil, as they can clog over time and lead to low oil pressure or damage.
What Does an Oil Filter Do?
When your engine burns fuel it produces harmful byproducts like sludge, chemical toxins, and ash, which can lead to engine damage. The oil suspends these contaminants and passes through the oil filter, which removes this debris from your oil to protect your internal engine components against premature wear.
What are the Symptoms of a Bad Oil Filter?
Some common symptoms of a bad oil filter include:
- Low oil pressure
- Metallic engine noises
- Engine overheating
- Reduced performance
There are two main types of air filters installed in your vehicle. An engine air intake filter, commonly referred to as the air filter, removes contaminants from the air entering your engine. The cabin air filter is part of your heating and A/C system, and filters the air blowing into your cabin. Both will eventually need to be replaced as the filter will accumulate debris and stop filtering efficiently or clog.
Benefits and Features of Cabin Air Filters
Cabin air filters help eliminate dust, debris, and allergens that may cause odors in the cabin or contaminate the air you breathe. Many modern vehicles come equipped with high-efficiency particle absorbing (HEPA) cabin air filters, which meet the air filter standard of removing 99.9% of particles present in the air. Maintaining a clean cabin air filter can help ensure that your cabin is comfortable by reducing allergens, minimizing dust, and keeping air flowing freely from the vents, which can even improve the function of the air conditioner.