How Often Should You Change Your Filters?

How Often Should You Change Your Filters?

Maintaining your light duty diesel truck is crucial to ensuring its longevity and optimal performance. One important aspect of this maintenance is regularly changing the filters, including the oil filter, air filter, cabin air filter, and fuel filter. Each filter plays a vital role in keeping your truck running smoothly, and neglecting to change them regularly can lead to costly repairs down the road. In this blog, we'll discuss how long you should let your Doc's Diesel oil filter, air filter, cabin air filter, and fuel filter go until you change them in your light duty diesel truck. 

To ensure your engine is running smoothly, changing your filters SOONER is always better than changing it too late (preventative maintenance) so many of our recommendations are geared toward changing your filters sooner than what your book recommends. 

OIL FILTERS
Oil Filters are responsible for filtering out impurities and contaminants from the engine oil. Over time, the oil filter can become clogged with debris, reducing its effectiveness and potentially damaging your engine. It's generally recommended to change your oil filter every time you get an oil change, which is typically every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Doc's Diesel Oil Filters can run 10-15k miles which is the OEM Recommended interval, but this is rare for customers to want to wait that long for a change. To ensure their engine is running smoothly, changing your oil and filter SOONER is always better than changing it too late. Also, if you frequently drive in dusty or dirty conditions, you may need to change it more frequently.

AIR FILTER

Air Filters are responsible for filtering out dirt and debris from the air entering your engine. A dirty air filter can reduce your engine's performance and fuel efficiency. It's generally recommended to change your air filter every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. The OEM recommended is about 20,000, and Doc's Diesel can do that, however changing more often is safer! If you frequently drive in dusty or dirty conditions, you may need to change it more frequently.

 

CABIN AIR FILTER

Cabin Air Filters are responsible for filtering out contaminants from the air entering the cabin of your truck. A dirty cabin air filter can reduce the effectiveness of your air conditioning and heating system, as well as cause unpleasant odors in the cabin. It's generally recommended to change your cabin air filter every 15,000 to 25,000 miles, or once a year, whichever comes first.

FUEL FILTER

Fuel Filters are responsible for filtering out contaminants from the fuel entering your engine. A dirty fuel filter can reduce your engine's performance and fuel efficiency, as well as potentially damage your engine. It's generally recommended to change your fuel filter every 15,000 Miles. Many customers like buying Doc's Diesel full maintenance kits and change out the fuel, oil, air, and cabin air filter all together! If you frequently drive in dusty or dirty conditions, you may need to change it more frequently.

In conclusion, it's important to regularly change your light duty diesel truck's filters to ensure optimal performance and prevent costly repairs. Remember to follow the recommended maintenance schedule for your specific make and model, and consider changing your filters more frequently if you frequently drive in dusty or dirty conditions. By staying on top of your maintenance schedule, you can keep your truck running smoothly for years to come with Doc's Diesel Filters.