GMC Terrain Oil Filters
Your GMC Terrain came with an oil filter, and for good reason. It keeps harmful contaminants out of your engine, helping it to run at peak performance. Essentially, it does the same thing that your fuel filters and air filters do, with a specific focus on the motor oil that lubricates the moving engine parts.
How Oil Filters Work
Even the freshest motor oil still contains impurities that survived the refinery. The oil filter's job is to capture them before they can make their way to the engine, collect, and restrict the airflow that your engine needs for combustion. The oil filter also retains any pollutants that have formed in the engine as part of the combustion process.
Unfortunately, even the best oil filters will eventually degrade with age. They're far likelier to get too clogged up with particulates to effectively do their job, however. When that happens, you need to replace them as soon as possible.
How to Spot Bad Oil Filters
Signs of failure include:
- Darker-than-normal exhaust emissions
- Engine sputtering
- Your dash warning light comes on
- Worsening engine performance
- Metallic sounds coming from your engine
Genuine OEM Oil Filters Are Your Best Choice
Avoid trouble by replacing your oil filter regularly, according to the maintenance schedule detailed in your owner's manual. Generally, you can expect to replace yours every other time you change the motor oil.
When you do need to replace your oil filter, insist on using the best one for your GMC Terrain. Since your manufacturer designs their oil filters specifically for your SUV and its engine, you're assured of an ideal gasket seal and proper threading pattern. Other filters may not fit right, which can lead to leaks or detachment. Our online auto parts store has yours in stock and ready to ship, so buy now!
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