The Engine Oil Filter does as the name describes; it filters the motor oil that flows through the engine. As this oil travels through and reduces friction between engine components, the Engine Oil Filter collects and traps contaminants, so they don't make their way into your car's engine.
While your engine is working to maintain your car, it burns fuel and produces things such as sludge and debris. If your vehicle cannot properly filter out these contaminants because you have an unclean or blocked Engine Oil Filter, they can go on to blend with your motor oil and could ultimately result in costly repairs.
When the Engine Oil Filter in your vehicle hasn't been replaced, it can become clogged with all of this excessive gunk. What might happen when an Engine Oil Filter is overloaded with this damaging material? Your fuel efficiency and fluid pressure could begin to decline, and your Nissan's exhaust system may get damaged and start to give off the smell of burning oil.
So when should you change your Engine Oil Filter? Typically, your Engine Oil Filter change should occur as often as you change your motor oil. If you take frequent shorter drives or if you do tons of freeway driving, you may need to change it out more regularly to protect your vehicle's engine efficiency.
Can you install your filter on your own? Maybe, but it might involve some delicate navigation around the engine to reach the filter.
Consult your owner's manual before changing out your filter to keep from injuring yourself or damaging critical engine pieces. Overall, it might be a better idea to have your Engine Oil Filter replaced by an authorized Nissan service center instead.
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This Engine Oil Filter, part 1520865F0E is compatible with Nissan 350Z 2003-2009, Nissan 370Z 2009-2020, Nissan Altima 2002-2020, Nissan Cube 2009-2014, Nissan Frontier 1998-2019, Nissan Juke 2011-2017, Nissan Kicks 2018-2021, Nissan Maxima 2000-2021, Nissan Murano 2003-2021, Nissan NV200 2013-2020, Nissan NV200 TAXI 2014-2018, Nissan Pathfinder 2000-2020, Nissan Quest 2004-2017, Nissan Rogue 2008-2020, Nissan Rogue Sport 2017-2020, Nissan Sentra 1995-2021, Nissan Versa 2007-2020, Nissan Versa Note 2013-2018, or Nissan Xterra 2002-2004. See the What This Fits tab for more information.
