Owning a car means that you care for multiple, vital systems simultaneously. At Sentry West Mazda, we can provide numerous services, like a Mazda oil change and oil filter change, so your car runs smoothly. Here’s what you need to know about the oil filter.
Oil Filter Function
Your oil filter captures contaminants in your engine oil, helping keep the oil clean and preventing these particles from distributing through the engine. An oil filter is equally important whether you use traditional, synthetic, or blended oil types.
Why Clean Oil Matters
Your car’s engine oil lubricates its parts while in motion, preventing deformation due to heat from the friction of those parts rubbing against each other. Dirty oil is thicker than clean oil, so your engine expends more energy to drive the same distance. If too much debris clogs the oil filter, material may even accumulate in the engine, further harming its performance.
Oil Filter Maintenance
Usually, you will receive an oil filter change every other oil change. So, if you change your oil every 3,000 miles, you’d change your filter every 6,000 miles. However, the weather you drive in and your driving habits can influence how often you need to schedule a filter change. Some conditions will increase the frequency at which you’ll need to change your oil and oil filter:
- Heavy towing
- Frequent short trips
- Driving on uneven, dusty, or difficult terrain
- Driving in severe weather
- Track driving
Schedule a MAZDA Oil Change in Shrewsbury, MA
Oil and oil filter changes are important to keep your car in optimal condition. Schedule a Mazda oil change at Sentry West Mazda today.
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