When you have the oil changed in your vehicle, it’s important to use a high-quality motor oil. Did you also know that the type of oil filter that’s installed should also be one of high quality? The same holds true for the quality of the oil filter that is used. Using a poor-quality oil or not having the oil changed when needed will lessen the life of your engine. The same can be said for the oil filter that’s used. A poor-quality filter can be disastrous to your engine.

Motor oil is a vital engine fluid designed to keep all the engine parts lubricated. When the oil gets old or it’s not of a good quality, the engine will run hotter than it should and causes the engine parts to undergo excessive wear and tear. The oil filter is also important in protecting engine components. As you are driving, tiny pieces of metal chip off engine parts. The oil filter “cleans” the oil as it circulates through the engine and traps the metal pieces so they don’t cause additional engine damage.

So, what happens if the oil filter is of a lesser quality? It can come apart releasing all sorts of dirt back into the engine oil. A poor-quality filter could also collapse and do the same thing. With either scenario, you will end up having a major repair bill on your hands. Sure, you can save some money on the oil filter, but is it worth it when you could end up paying thousands in repair bills if the filter fails? At Geller’s Automotive, we use only high-quality oil filters.

As far as how often an oil filter should be changed, it’s a good idea to have it done every time the oil is changed. Your technician at Geller’s Automotive in Byram, New Jersey, will let you know the best schedule for oil and filter changes based on your vehicle and the conditions under which you drive. Click here to make an appointment for your next oil and filter change.