Your car has various filters that help keep the engine, the gas tank, and the cabin clean. Learn about these valuable filters that help keep your vehicle in top performance and damage free.

The Four Filters That Keep Your Car’s Systems Clean

If you want to make your car last longer, you know that regular maintenance and tune-ups are a must. You should regularly check your engine’s oil levels, take care of your tires, adjust your brakes, and check your battery among other tasks. Part of your vehicle’s maintenance should also include replacing the various filters that keep many of its systems clean. It’s the filters’ job to trap any contaminants and prevent them from causing damage to your vehicle. San Pedro Synthetics brings you what you need to know about the four primary filters that keep your car going. The Oil Filter: You should change your oil filter every time you get a synthetic oil change to make sure no contaminants are going back into your engine. Your engine is made up of many metal pieces. The constant rubbing and grinding cause some shavings to fall off and make their way into the oil. Synthetic oil helps reduce friction, regulate your engine’s temperature, and collect pollutants. The oil filter later traps all those contaminants. If your car is giving you any indications that is time to get a synthetic oil change, it probably means that the filter is full and the oil isn’t doing a good job anymore. If you don’t change both the oil and the filter, sludge can form in your engine and affect its performance and fuel intake. Next time you’re due for a synthetic oil change, be sure to use AMSOIL Synthetic Oil. Try their XL 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil to get even longer oil change intervals and pick up your oil filter too. You can find your supplies at AMSOIL’s online store or by calling San Pedro Synthetics at (707) 567-7509 to get everything you need in San Pedro. The Fuel Filter: There are two different types of fuel filters, and they both work differently. The filter your car needs depends on the kind of fuel it uses. For gasoline engines, the fuel filter will simply trap the pollutants found in the fuel. Petroleum is an organic substance which means it’s bound to have some natural contaminants. The tanks in which gasoline is stored contain dirt and rust as well. When you pump fuel, those pollutants make their way into your gas tank. Don’t worry though they’re harmless, although they can affect your fuel mileage. The fuel filter will capture them, but if you want your fuel to last longer, you should refuel your tank strategically and use AMSOIL’s P.i. Performance Improver Gasoline Additive. Diesel filters have two jobs. They capture dirt and other impurities, and they also prevent corrosion. These bowl-like filters collect water and separate it from the diesel. You can later remove the drain plug to get rid of the excess water. If that water were to find its way into your engine or fuel system, it could result in expensive damage. The Air Filter: The engine uses the air from outside to complete the combustion process. There’s tons of dirt, debris, pollen, and other impurities floating around in the air. The air filter traps these impurities and lets the combustion process flow smoothly so your engine can keep up its good performance. If the air filter isn’t working, the combustion process wouldn’t be completed appropriately. You should clean your air filter from time to time using an air hose. The air filter needs to be replaced once a year, according to your owner’s manual suggestions, or more frequently if you live in an especially dusty area. Cabin Air Filter: This filter doesn’t have a direct effect on your car’s performance, but it is important nonetheless. The cabin air filter prevents exterior contaminants found in the air to make their way into the air cabin. So, if you care about breathing clean air and not having any allergy flare-ups, you should replace your air filter about once a year, more if you live in a particularly dusty place.

Purchase Your Filters and Everything You Need for a Synthetic Oil Change in San Pedro

The filters your car needs help it maintain optimal performance. Next time your car’s due for routine maintenance, be sure to check that the multiple filters are all working. Remember you can get your filters and all other lubricants your car needs from AMSOIL’s online store. You can also call San Pedro Synthetics at (707) 567-7509 to purchase your supplies for that AMSOIL Synthetic Oil change in San Pedro.