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Oil Filter Buyer's Guide

Your oil filter plays an important role in keeping the oil clean. By keeping the oil clean, the oil filter helps maintain the health of the engine. Whatever you drive, it’s important to replace the oil filter at every oil change.

Are you looking for more information about oil filters? This buyer’s guide has all the information you need.

What Is An Oil Filter And Why Is It Important?

If you’re not sure what an oil filter is, this post offers a good explanation of oil filters and why they’re important. To sum it up, the oil filter sits between the oil pan and the engine. All the motor oil goes through it before re-entering the engine. The oil filter cleans the impurities out of the oil so that the engine gets clean oil. If the engine runs on dirty oil, it’ll run into many issues.

Is Your Car Consuming Too Much Oil?

Have you noticed that your car, truck, or SUV is consuming an extraordinary amount of oil? It’s possible that the oil filter is leaking. If you see oil leaking under your vehicle, you may want to check the oil filter for:

  • Cracks
  • Looseness
  • Any other issues that may cause the oil to leak out

If you check and see any of these problems, it's time to replace your oil filter!

How To Replace Your Oil Filter Safely

Wondering how to replace the oil filter? This guide will walk you through the process. Be sure to wear gloves!

OEM Vs. Aftermarket Oil Filters: Which Is Better?

OEM filters

Many vehicle owners wonder if it’s a good idea to use aftermarket oil filters. This OEM vs aftermarket parts guide it says that aftermarket parts can come with risks. When it comes to oil filters:

  • Aftermarket oil filters often come with thin and low-quality housing
  • The o-rings found in many aftermarket oil filters don’t always last long because they’re built with inferior quality materials
  • The filter media in many aftermarket oil filters can’t last until the next oil change because they’re built with low-quality materials

OEM is the far superior choice because:

  • OEM oil filters are made of thick and sturdy metal
  • OEM oil filters come with o-rings that are made with uniform, pliable, and durable rubber.
  • The filter media found in OEM oil filters is:
    • Uniform
    • Made with high-quality materials
    • Built with deep, tightly packed pleats

OEM oil filters don’t always have to be expensive. We offer deep discounts for genuine OEM oil filters. Check them out here!