While not every vehicle is alike, they all have something in common: filters. Your car has four main filters that are all important components to the vehicle’s overall mechanical health. When these filters become dirty or clogged, they can compromise the performance of your vehicle, which is why it’s so important to know your car’s filters and have them changed on a regular basis.

The Oil Filter:

The oil filter is responsible for removing particles, such as dirt, metal, and oxidized oil, that occur from engine wear. It also maintains continuous oil flow while purifying the oil so that it effectively does its job. Changing the oil filter every year or two, depending on your vehicle’s age, will keep impurities out of your engine and allow for proper oil flow, greatly reducing engine wear or failure.

The Cabin Filter:

The cabin filter serves the important purpose of cleaning the air that enters the cabin of your car through the heating and air vents. Changing these filters per your vehicle’s specifications, typically every year or 12,000 miles, is important not only for your respiratory health, but it maximizes air flow and can help in prolonging the life of your car’s heating and air conditioning system. If you notice dust, bad odor, or minimal air flow from your auto’s air vents, it’s a good indication that your cabin filter needs to be replaced.

The Air Filter:

The air filter allows for clean air to reach the engine by keeping dust particles, debris, and insects out. A clean air filter promotes combustion in the engine and optimizes fuel efficiency, supporting the vehicle’s overall performance.

The Fuel Filter:

The fuel filter keeps impurities found in the fuel from entering the vehicle’s engine and helps protect the fuel injectors. A clogged fuel filter can weaken the performance of the engine, and contaminated fuel can increase wear and tear on pricey parts, decrease fuel efficiency, or cause the fuel injector or fuel pump to fail.

Carworks of Longmont offers preventative maintenance, to include inspection and replacement of the automobile’s different filters. The experienced team of ASE certified mechanics at Carworks of Longmont knows cars and understands the importance of regular service and maintenance. If you suspect your car’s filters need to be changed, or you need service or repair on your vehicle, give Carworks of Longmont a call today!