Oil Filters

The oil filter in your SUV, pickup, van, or sedan plays an important role. It's there to remove contaminants from the motor oil and keep it clean and viscous. That's because even the freshest motor oil still contains impurities that made it past the refining process. If those made their way into your engine, they could collect and cause trouble.

What Your Oil Filter Does

Your oil filter traps those pollutants before the oil heads off to lubricate the engine parts and help it run at peak efficiency.

Sadly, even the best oil filter will either get too clogged up or degraded to continue performing its best. When that happens, you need to replace it as soon as possible.

How to Spot a Failing Oil Filter

Signs that your oil filter is going bad include:

• The dashboard light comes on
• your engine sputters
• Weakened engine performance
• Dark exhaust emissions
• Metallic noises coming from your engine

Genuine OEM Oil Filters Are Your Best Option

If you're not noticing any of these symptoms, check your owner's manual for your model's recommended maintenance schedule. Remember that your manufacturer makes the only oil filters that are guaranteed to be compatible with your engine. That's crucial, since you need a proper gasket seal to prevent leaks or worse. Find yours by searching our online auto parts catalog by make, model, and year. Buy now and we'll ship your order directly to your home!