Oil Changes Without Filter Replacement

Is It Possible and Is It Right For You?

You know your vehicle needs oil to run, and that oil changes are a regular, mandatory part of car maintenance. But perhaps you’ve wondered if you can save money by forgoing the typical oil filter replacement when your vehicle’s oil is changed. The expert team at Miller’s Automotive Service in Gastonia, North Carolina, is here to explain why oil changes often require oil filter replacement and whether or not you can forgo the oil filter replacement with your next oil change appointment.

Why You Need An Oil Change

Your vehicle requires oil to lubricate all the moving parts in your engine, helping to keep the engine cool and generally keep everything under the hood running smoothly. But the road is a dirty place; inevitably, your oil gets dirty and depleted. Running your vehicle with too little oil is damaging, but what happens when your vehicle is running dirty oil? Dirty oil creates excessive wear and tear on your vehicle’s moving parts and can hasten the end of a part’s lifespan. Luckily, your vehicle has an oil filter that filters out dirt, metal, and other debris from your motor oil. But oil filters have lifespans too. So how often should you be replacing your oil filter?

The experts at Miller’s Automotive Service, located in Gastonia, North Carolina, recommend you consider the following when determining if you want to hold off on replacing your oil filter with your next oil change. If any of the following apply to your vehicle: driving in stop-and-go traffic, including traffic lights and congestion; driving in extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures; hauling or carrying heavy loads with frequency; operating your vehicle in dirty or dusty conditions, like off-roading; and if you make lots of short trips (under 5 miles) with your vehicle: all of these conditions require more frequent replacement of your oil filter, roughly every 3,000 miles. If those don’t apply to you, Miller’s recommends filter replacement every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.

Convenient Hours and Services

Regardless of whether you’re coming in for just an oil change, you need an oil filter replacement, or you suspect serious issues with your oil pressure system, Miller’s Automotive Service has the expertise your vehicle needs to run at optimal performance. Stop in or call (704) 710-6934 to schedule an appointment. We’re open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. We cannot wait to assist you in getting your vehicle back to peak performance. Come see us today!