Vehicle Maintenance

  1. The Role of the Oil Filter Bypass Valve in Engine Protection

    Oil Filter Bypass Value

    The oil filter bypass valve, also known as a pressure relief valve, is a component that plays an important role in preventing engine damage caused by oil...

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  2. Factors That Affect Oil Filter Lifespan

    Factors That Affect Oil Filter Lifespan

    Oil filter lifespan is not just about mileage—it’s about real-world conditions like contamination load, engine design, oil quality, and operating...

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  3. Why Driving with Dirty Engine Oil Puts Your Car at Risk

    Person Changing Oil Filter

    What engine oil does, how and why it deteriorates, and how dirty oil affects your car—these are common questions among car owners, and we're here to answer...

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  4. Understanding Cabin Filter Air Flow Direction

    Three FRAM cabin air filter boxes—Drive, True Air, and Fresh Breeze—placed on the front passenger seat of a car, with an air flow illustration symbolizing clean air circulating within the vehicle's interior.

    Learn the importance of airflow direction and how directional arrows on your cabin air filter help ensure correct installation...

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  5. What Happens if You Use the Wrong Oil Filter

    Person Changing Oil Filter

    Learn more about the risks, symptoms, and best practices related to oil filter compatibility...

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  6. Frequently Asked Questions About Cabin Air Filters

    Frequently Asked Questions About Cabin Air Filters

    Changing your cabin air filter once a year is critical for your comfort and the performance of your vehicle’s HVAC system. This is a straightforward task...

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A little routine maintenance goes a long way toward keeping your vehicle in good shape between regular service visits—and to preventing problems down the road. We're here to help you stay on top of things year round with some great DIY tips, product information, videos and how-to guides.

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  • Oil Filter Bypass Value
    The Role of the Oil Filter Bypass Valve in Engine Protection
    #html-body [data-pb-style=EPYR73D]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}The oil filter bypass valve, also known as a pressure relief valve, is a component that plays an important role in preventing engine damage caused by oil...
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  • Factors That Affect Oil Filter Lifespan
    Factors That Affect Oil Filter Lifespan
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  • Person Changing Oil Filter
    Why Driving with Dirty Engine Oil Puts Your Car at Risk
    #html-body [data-pb-style=G9OSMTI]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}What engine oil does, how and why it deteriorates, and how dirty oil affects your car—these are common questions among car owners, and we're here to answer them...
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  • Three FRAM cabin air filter boxes—Drive, True Air, and Fresh Breeze—placed on the front passenger seat of a car, with an air flow illustration symbolizing clean air circulating within the vehicle's interior.
    Understanding Cabin Filter Air Flow Direction
    #html-body [data-pb-style=S4RXJO9]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}Learn the importance of airflow direction and how directional arrows on your cabin air filter help ensure correct installation...
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  • Person Changing Oil Filter
    What Happens if You Use the Wrong Oil Filter
    #html-body [data-pb-style=YKBJ2XT]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}Learn more about the risks, symptoms, and best practices related to oil filter compatibility...
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  • Frequently Asked Questions About Cabin Air Filters
    Frequently Asked Questions About Cabin Air Filters
    #html-body [data-pb-style=NTWULYI]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}Changing your cabin air filter once a year is critical for your comfort and the performance of your vehicle’s HVAC system. This is a straightforward task that usually takes minutes and requires minimal tools...
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