Filter maintenance is as important to your car, truck, or utility vehicle as the other preventative maintenance listed in the factory-service schedule. Auto Service Kingston can replace your automotive filters when they need it. Let’s talk about automotive filters below, what they do, whether your car has one, and when they need to be changed.
Air
Your car, truck, or C/SUV definitely has an air filter in the engine that is designed to remove the dirt and contaminants from the air before it is used in the combustion chamber for combustion. The air filter needs to be changed every 19,000 kilometres or annually, whichever milestone you hit first. A clogged air filter can cause your engine to perform inefficiently and affect your fuel economy.
Cabin
Your automobile may or may not have a cabin air filter. Check your owner’s manual to see if your vehicle is equipped with one. If it is, it needs to be changed every 48,000 kilometres on average. Your owner’s manual may specify a different duration. As its name suggests, the cabin air filter keeps the air inside the passenger cabin free of allergens, exhaust, and other contaminants. A clogged cabin air filter can make you feel sick when you drive your automobile such as giving you a headache.
Fuel
All vehicles on the road are equipped with fuel filters. These filters need to be changed every 48,000 kilometres or every two years, whichever comes first. The fuel filter clears the dirt and sediment out of the fuel before it is used in the combustion chamber for combustion. A clogged fuel filter can cause problems with your engine’s performance including an inability to start the engine.
Oil
Part of an oil change service is replacing the oil filter, so this needs to be done every 4,800 kilometres or every six months. A clogged oil filter can damage your engine, increase your vehicle’s emissions, and affect your engine’s performance. It’s crucial that you have a clean oil filter to purify the oil before it circulates through the engine again.
Transmission
Finally, if your automobile is equipped with a transmission filter, it needs to be changed every 48,000 kilometres. This is also the mileage duration at which your transmission fluid needs to be changed. Just like motor oil, transmission fluid protects your transmission and prevents it from overheating.
Call Auto Service Kingston in Kingston, ON, today to schedule a filter inspection for your automobile. We will look at all of the filters and replace the ones that need it.