Let’s discuss automotive filters and what you should know. It is important to understand what filters are in your vehicle, truck, or utility vehicle. It is important to know when filters should be replaced. Knowing what filters do is a smart idea. Below, we will explain everything and offer general suggestions for filter replacements. Specific recommendations will be found in your owner’s manual.
Air
The engine’s air filter removes dirt and grime from the air that flows through its grille. This air is essential for the engine to produce combustion. Every 12,000 miles, the air filter should be replaced. If you don’t drive your car that often, you can put it on an annual changing plan. A clogged filter can cause engine performance problems and reduce fuel economy.
Cabin
Your car’s cabin air filter keeps your vehicle’s air clean and fresh. To find out if your vehicle is equipped with a cabin filter, you will need to consult your owner’s manual. Not all automobiles have cabin air filters. The general recommendation to change your cabin filter is every 30,000 miles. However, cabin filters may need to be replaced sooner than this.
Fuel
Before the fuel can be burned in the combustion chamber, the fuel filter ensures that the fuel has been cleaned of all dirt and sediment. Every 30,000 miles, the fuel filter must be replaced. If you don’t drive your car that often, you can set up a schedule to change the fuel filter once every two years. Your engine’s performance will be affected by a clogged fuel filter.
Oil
When you change your oil, the oil filter automatically gets changed. As such, this filter should be changed approximately every 3,000 miles. The oil filter filters out dirt and particles that can build up while the oil circulates through the engine. This will help keep your engine clean. An oil filter that is blocked can cause oil to stop flowing and cause severe damage to your engine.
Transmission
The transmission filter is what keeps the transmission oil clean. It should be replaced every 30,000 miles. This filter is not standard in all automobiles. You should consult your owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle has a transmission filter.
If your vehicle requires any filter changes, give us a call right away. We will work with your schedule to ensure we can get you in and out of our shop as soon as possible. We understand that your time is precious.