Oil Filters

The oil filter in your Nissan SUV, car, pickup, or van plays an essential role when it comes to keeping your engine running right. It works much like your air filters and fuel filter do, in that it protects against contaminants building up and impairing performance.

The way it works is simple. The oil pump pushes oil into the filter's fibers. Those fibers capture pollutants and allow the pump to push the clean oil back into the engine. Eventually, though, your oil filter will either get too clogged to work right or degrade from age and use. That can lead to significant engine trouble if you don't replace the filter.

How Often You Should Replace Your Oil Filter

Your recommended oil filter change schedule is detailed in your owner's manual. Generally, though, you should plan on changing it at least every other time you change the motor oil. However, you should check your oil filter and replace it at once if you experience any of the following signs:

• Reduced engine performance
• Metallic noises coming from your engine
• Engine sputters
• Dark smoke coming from the exhaust
• The oil pressure light comes on

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