Most drivers today are very conscious about the quality of products and parts that are used in their vehicles. They want to ensure the replacement parts, particularly for items such as oil, fuel and air filters, are recommended parts from recognized brands.
Wix filters have always been a top quality brand. Many of the best garages in Royal Oak have these filters on hand or recommend them to customers. Of course, it is also essential to the correct filter. This choice is a factor of the vehicle combined with typical driving conditions and even the age of the car or truck.
There are several factors to consider when selecting a filter. Knowing why a particular filter is better than others can be a challenge, but if you understand the basics of a filter you can make an informed decision.
How A Fuel Or Oil Filter Works?
Any Wix filter, including those for gasoline engines and diesels, work essentially the same way as other brands. The filter itself is a canister or a case that surrounds what is known as the filter media. This is the material inside the filter that strains any dirt, debris and “gunk” out of the oil or fuel as it passes through.
This is accomplished by installing the filter in the oil or the fuel lines. The pressure created by the engine forces the fuel or oil through the filter, trapping debris and small particles, even just microns in size, within the media in the filter.
Once the filter is full of sediment, it is no longer effective. Old filters will decrease the rate at which fuel or oil flows through the filter, impacting vehicle performance. Routinely changing filters as per the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations can eliminate this issue.
How an Air Filter Works?
An air filter is positioned in the air intake system of all vehicles. Just like the oil and fuel filter, it filters and holds dirt and dust particles. This provides the engine with clean air that is free from organic or inorganic materials that could potentially damage the engine.
A Wix filter installed in a vehicle will trap over 99% of the potentially dangerous particulate matter in the air. As the vehicle is operated dirt will build up in the filter and have a negative impact on the engine’s overall performance. This is because the amount of air into the engine is reduced. When this happens, a change of the air filter is all that is needed to boost your fuel efficiency. This is a simple process that Royal Oak drivers can do on their own in just a minute or two.