Oil/Lube & Filter

Checking your cars manual to see the manufactures suggested maintenance schedule. Having the oil changed every 3-5,000 miles is the normal recommended maintenance. For less wear and tear on the engine, driven in cold climes (sub-zero driving temperatures) it is recommended dropping the oil weight from 10-W30 to 5-W30.

Description: The best oil filters consists of cases with high-strength steel housing containing various types of filtering material. Anti-drain back valves prevent oil from draining out of the filter when the engine is shut down. Oil filters have spin-on designs that make removal and installation easy.

Purpose: The oil filter sifts out contaminants, allowing the oil to flow through the engine unrestricted. Should the oil filter become restricted or clogged with contaminants, they will flow around the filter. This bypassing is a safety mechanism, but you never want to let oil and filter changes go so long that bypassing takes place.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: For best results, consult your owner’s manual maintenance schedule. Usually, this means oil and filter changes every 3,000 t 5,000 miles or 3 to 6 months. Take used filters to a facility that accepts them. By bring you’re oil changing maintenance to any McLea’s Tire location is green safe alternative. The oil from one used, seemingly innocent filter or miss handled leaking of oil into a landfill can contaminate 62,000 gallons of ground water.