Oil Filters

Your vehicle has an oil filter for a reason. Much like your air filter or fuel filter, it's responsible for keeping pollutants from getting into essential parts.

How Your Oil Filter Works

The oil filter helps remove contaminants from the motor oil, keeping it clean and viscous so that it can run through the engine to lubricate the many moving parts. It begins with an oil pump pushing oil into the filter fibers, which capture the pollutants as the pump pushes the cleaned oil back into the engine.

Types of Oil Filters

Of course, that doesn’t account for the many varieties of oil filters offered today. From paper to synthetic fiber, low-flow to full-flow, you have a number of options when it comes to keeping your engine oil clean.

The thing is, even the highest quality oil filter will eventually get blocked up with particulates or degrade with age. When that happens, the oil doesn't get cleaned as it should. That can lead to problems.

How to Spot a Failing Oil Filter

Signs of this include:

• Dirty exhaust emissions
• Lowered oil pressure
• Metallic sounds coming from your engine
A sputtering engine

Genuine OEM Oil Filters Perform Best

One thing you want to be absolutely sure of when shopping for a new oil filter is to choose the right one for your vehicle. Installing one with the wrong threading or gasket size can lead to leaks or filter detachment. Don't risk serious engine damage. Your manufacturer makes their oil filters to fit their models, ensuring the correct connection you need. Find your new oil filter right here in our online auto parts store. Buy now and we'll ship your order right to your door!