In this video, I break down everything you need to know about whether you should replace your oil filter with every oil change. Learn about the crucial role oil filters play in engine health, the potential risks of skipping filter changes, and how to make informed decisions for your vehicle’s maintenance. I’ll cover:
1. The function of oil filters and why they’re important
2. Factors affecting oil filter lifespan
3. Consequences of not changing your filter regularly
4. Expert recommendations and best practices
If you are wondering whether it is OK to change oil without changing oil filter then you will find this video helpful.
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I think the Ai voice takes away some of the Honest feel (and I’ve never liked Ai voices tbh lol)
Honda says every other oil change.
But filters don’t filter acids and other contaminants.
I think Honda is right, but I often change filters twice per oil change because I’m testing filters or I’m bored.
Worry about the paper element filters first they filter better than the “synthetic” filters, about 20 micron and the cellulose based filter could deteriate. A used filter actually does a better job up to the point of restrictions at filtering the media isn’t going to pass contaminants. Honda says every second time unless your eating dust I think they know.
Change ur oil filter every oil change.. dont be cheap or lazy about it. Trust me. Cheaper than fixing the problem if u didn’t
on the other hand, filters get better at filtering as they get dirty. i dont drive much anymore, maybe ~1000 miles a year, so i tend to think there isnt much in my oil filter. im looking for a video that shows how dirty they get over different mileage.