Regular maintenance of filters and fluids is essential to maintaining your vehicle’s health. From oil changes to fluid flushes, these services improve the performance and longevity of your car. Let’s examine why filters & fluids services are essential to keeping your vehicle running in top condition.
Oil Changes
Oil changes lubricate the engine parts, helping them work more smoothly and reducing friction and wear on the engine. They also prevent dirt and dust from entering the combustion chambers. The oil filter must also be replaced regularly, ensuring that only clean oil enters the engine, trapping particles that could cause damage if left unchecked. During an oil change service, your mechanic will check all levels of your vehicle’s engine oil and replace it as needed.
Fluid Flushes
Fluid flushes drain old fluid from specific vehicle components, such as your transmission or brake systems, and replace it with new fluid. This prevents corrosion, reduces friction between moving parts, improves overall performance, and keeps vital components working properly. Different fluids require different flushes; a transmission flush involves draining the old transmission fluid. A coolant flush consists of draining the old coolant from the cooling system and replacing it with fresh coolant.
Filter Changes
Changing filters regularly is essential because they trap debris or contaminants that can otherwise cause damage to vital engine components, such as fuel injectors or spark plugs. Air filters should be checked every 10-15 thousand miles, while cabin air filters should be changed at least once a year, depending on driving conditions. Checking fuel filters every 15-30 thousand miles is highly recommended for best performance; however, this number can vary depending on the vehicle’s fuel type (gasoline or diesel). Replacing these filters regularly may improve efficiency and reduce emissions from your vehicle’s exhaust system.
Keeping up with regular filter & fluid services increases performance, extends your vehicle’s life span, and prevents wear and tear caused by dirt or contaminants. Auto repair customers should know their vehicles’ needs to keep their cars running at peak performance levels!
