On your next visit for a Mazda oil change, your car may need its oil filter replaced. An oil filter is an essential part your vehicle needs for the engine to work efficiently, and it should be routinely changed. This is what you need to know about the oil filter of your Mazda car.
What is an Oil Filter?
Your car’s oil filter helps keep dirt, debris, and other contaminants from getting into the engine. An oil filter also keeps the engine oil flowing smoothly to ensure all other components of the engine are properly lubricated.
Routine replacement of the oil filter is often an overlooked maintenance service—failure to do so results in damage to the engine, which can cause costly repairs.
Oil Filter Change Frequency
Changing the oil filter with every second oil change is usually recommended. If you’re unsure of when to bring in your car for an oil filter replacement, there are signs that indicate your vehicle requires an oil filter change, such as:
- Engine sputtering
- Sounds coming from the engine
- Black and dirty exhaust
- Lack of oil pressure
- Service engine light
For newer car models, an oil change indicator or oil pressure warning light will illuminate as a signal for an oil change or oil filter replacement.
Your vehicle’s driving conditions will also factor into when your car needs the oil filter replaced. The extreme driving conditions that will require more frequent oil filter replacements include:
- Driving in extreme temperatures
- Frequently towing heavy loads
- Driving often on dirt and dusty roads
- Aggressive driving
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