Important car parts need to spend money to buy "genuine" products, avoid damaging the car engine

For car users, changing engine oil is an important maintenance operation that needs to be performed regularly so that the car can operate stably. However, not many people know and pay attention to changing the oil filter during the periodic oil change process, which affects the engine's performance.

"Most people change their cheap oil filters every 3,000 to 3,000 miles, which is about the same time they change their car's engine oil," says Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic with more than 50 years of experience.

Nowadays, synthetic oils are widely available on the market, allowing vehicles to run for about 10,000-15,000km before needing to be replaced. Therefore, using cheap, poor quality oil filters that are only effective for about 5,000km or less is no longer appropriate.

Failure to change the oil filter regularly can cause serious problems for your car. A dirty filter affects the oil pump, reduces engine performance, increases fuel consumption and makes the car difficult to start. Dust and dirt particles that are not removed can cause wear on the internal parts of the car's engine,...

Although it is known that buying cheap oil filters will help save costs, in this aspect, saving is not appropriate, easily causing car owners to spend more money on repairs later.

With his experience, Scotty Kilmer advises users to buy good quality, genuine oil filters, which may cost more but in return, are effective for a long time, suitable for synthetic oils with a shelf life of 10,000-15,000km.

“Investing in a quality oil filter can cost just £5 extra but is still a lot cheaper than an engine repair that can cost up to £5,000,” says the car mechanic.

To maintain engine performance and durability, it is important to change the oil filter regularly and buy quality products. Regular maintenance will help avoid serious problems, ensure your vehicle is always running at its best and save you money in the long run.