The service life of automotive filters varies depending on factors such as type, driving conditions, and vehicle usage environment. Under normal circumstances, the service life of a filter is limited. If it is not replaced for too long, it will affect the performance of the vehicle and may even lead to more serious mechanical failures. The following are the recommended service lives and replacement cycles for different types of automotive filters:
Under normal circumstances, the service life of an air filter is approximately 12,000 to 15,000 kilometers, which means it needs to be replaced approximately once a year.
In harsh environments: If you frequently drive in dusty environments or in highly polluted areas, it is recommended to replace it every 6,000 to 10,000 kilometers.
Replacement suggestion:
The function of an air filter is to filter out impurities in the air entering the engine, preventing pollutants from entering the engine and thus affecting combustion efficiency and engine lifespan.
If the air filter is severely dirty, it will lead to a reduction in air flow, resulting in incomplete combustion, affecting the engine's power performance and increasing fuel consumption.
Signs:
Decline in fuel efficiency
Weakened engine power
Difficulty in starting
Abnormal engine noise
Each time the engine oil is changed, the oil filter usually needs to be replaced. Generally speaking, it should be replaced every 5,000 to 7,500 kilometers.
This corresponds to the oil change cycle. Some vehicles may use fully synthetic engine oil, and the replacement cycle may be longer.
Replacement suggestion:
The function of the oil filter is to filter out metal shavings, contaminants and sludge in the engine oil, preventing them from accumulating inside the engine and reducing engine wear.
If the oil filter is clogged, the contaminants inside the engine may not be effectively removed, resulting in insufficient engine lubrication, accelerated wear, and even engine damage.
Signs:
The oil pressure light came on
The engine is running unsmoothly or making abnormal noises
Abnormal engine oil consumption
Under normal circumstances, the service life of a fuel filter is 30,000 to 40,000 kilometers. Some high-end cars may require a longer replacement time.
If it is in a heavily polluted area or poor-quality fuel is used, it may be necessary to replace it in advance.
Replacement suggestion:
The function of a fuel filter is to filter out water, dust and impurities in the fuel to prevent them from entering the engine's fuel injection system and affecting combustion efficiency.
If the fuel filter is clogged, the fuel supply will be restricted, resulting in insufficient engine power, difficult starting, and even stalling.
Signs:
The engine suddenly lost power
Difficulty in starting or engine stalling
The engine shakes when accelerating
Under normal circumstances, the service life of an air conditioning filter is 15,000 to 20,000 kilometers, or it should be replaced once a year.
If you often drive in a dusty environment or have allergic symptoms, it is recommended to replace it every 10,000 kilometers.
Replacement suggestion:
The function of the air conditioning filter is to filter out harmful substances such as dust, pollen and bacteria in the air inside the vehicle, keeping the air fresh.
If the air conditioning filter is clogged, it will cause poor air circulation inside the vehicle, reduce the air conditioning effect, and may also lead to unpleasant odors inside the car.
Signs:
The air volume of the air conditioner has decreased significantly
There is a strange smell when the air conditioner is working
The air quality inside the vehicle is poor
Qinghe County Dongsen Auto Parts Co., Ltd. is located in Qinghe County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. It was established in 2024. Although the company was established a short time ago, it has more than 10 years of production experience. We are a manufacturer specializing in the production of air filters, air conditioning filters and oil filters. The filters produced by our factory serve the domestic and foreign markets and have won unanimous praise from customers in Southeast Asia, Africa, South America and other regions.
