It’s important to know the filters in your automobile so you know when to change them. Dirty and clogged filters can affect your engine’s performance. In fact, if the filter is clogged badly, you may not be able to get your automobile started. Buellton Garage is going to list the different filter types below with their general recommendations for changing. It’s important to check your owner’s manual for specific recommendations for your automobile.
Air
Located in the engine, the air filter does what its name suggests: It filters the air flowing into the engine. Your vehicle’s engine needs both air and fuel in the combustion chamber in order to generate combustion. The air must be clean and free of dirt and contaminants. The air filter ensures this is the case. Change the air filter every 12,000 miles or once a year.
Cabin
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your owner’s manual to see which is the case. If your automobile does have a cabin air filter, the general recommendation is to change it every 30,000 miles. This being said, your owner’s manual may list a different duration so check the maintenance section for specific directions.
Fuel
All vehicles have a fuel filter that double-filters the diesel fuel or gasoline. This filter needs to be changed every 30,000 miles. Another general rule is every two years. We recommend you change the fuel filter at which every milestone you reach first. As we mentioned above, a clogged filter can prevent you from starting your automobile, and this is especially true with the fuel filter.
Oil
A clogged oil filter can damage your engine because this filter cleans the oil after it has circulated through the motor. If the filter is clogged, you will end up with dirty motor oil in your engine that can literally kill it in a few hours. The oil filter is changed at every oil change, so depending on how often you get your oil changed your oil filter is being changed every 3,000 miles or more.
Bonus Filter
Finally, your automobile’s transmission may also have a filter in it. This isn’t always the case so check your owner’s manual. If your transmission does have a filter, the average lifespan is anywhere from 30,000 miles to 100,000 miles. Again, your owner’s manual will list the specific changing schedule.
Buellton Garage in Buellton, CA, can change your automotive filters when they need it. Call us today to set up an appointment.