Your European automobile has three to five filters that need to be changed regularly. Not every European automobile has a cabin air or transmission filter. European Fix can change your automotive filters when they need it. We are going to discuss the five different automotive filters below and the general recommendations for when they need to be changed. Please note, these recommendations are general. Consult your owner’s manual for specific recommendations for your automobile.
Air
Your European beauty definitely has an air filter. This filter is found in the engine and it is designed to purify the outside air before it is moved into the combustion chamber. The air filter can get dirty quickly. As such, it needs to be changed every 12,000 miles. If you don’t put 12,000 miles on your European automobile in one year, change the air filter annually to ensure it is always clean.
Cabin
Your owner’s manual will tell you whether your European automobile has a cabin air filter. If it does, the general mileage duration at which it is changed is every 30,000 miles. This duration may change depending on the cabin air filter type in your vehicle’s manufacturer. It’s a good idea to see what your manufacturer recommends in terms of changing your cabin air filter.
Fuel
Your European automobile definitely has a fuel filter. The gasoline or diesel fuel runs through the fuel filter twice to make sure it is free of contaminants and sediment. The fuel filter should be changed every 30,000 miles. If you fail to do so, the filter can become clogged and you will end up with acceleration and engine performance issues. If severely clogged, you may not be able to start your European automobile.
Oil
Your vehicle also definitely has an oil filter. Oil runs through this filter after it has circulated through the engine and picked up dirt and grime. This filter makes sure that the oil is cleaned before it runs through the engine again. This filter is changed when you get the oil changed in your European automobile. Therefore, it’s important to change this filter every 3,000 miles.
Transmission
Finally, check your owner’s manual to see if your European automobile has a transmission filter. If it does, this filter is usually changed when the transmission fluid is changed. The general recommendation for this service is every 30,000 miles.
European Fix in Clinton Township, MI, would be happy to inspect all of your vehicle’s filters and change the ones that need it. Call us today for an appointment.