6 Signs Your Porsche May Need a New Oil Filter

Your engine needs routine maintenance to perform at its best and last as long as possible. One service you need to stop by the Porsche dealer for regularly is an oil filter change. Going too long without having the filter changed can cause issues with your car, as unfiltered oil will go back into circulation, decreasing your engine’s performance.

6 Signs You May Need to Visit the Porsche Dealer for a New Oil Filter

1. Your Engine Gets Too Hot

You need high-quality oil circulating through the engine for the engine to cool down properly. When the filter is clogged or dirty, it can’t filter the oil properly, leading to low-quality oil cycling through the engine instead. If you notice your temperature gauge climbing higher with every ride, then you should visit the dealer to find out what’s wrong. If your engine gets too hot, then it may start producing steam or smoke and could sustain severe damage.

2. Your Oil Pressure Is Low

A clogged or dirty filter can cause low oil pressure. A warning may appear on your dashboard when your oil pressure is too low, and it signals you need to take a trip to the dealer ASAP.

3. Your Gas Mileage Suffers

When you have a dirty or clogged filter, you might notice that you’re stopping at the gas station a lot more than you used to. This is because the oil cycling through your engine can’t be filtered correctly, lowering the oil quality. This lower-quality oil can’t properly lubricate the engine, so your car needs to use more energy and, therefore, more fuel, to keep the engine running correctly.

4. Your Engine’s Performance Suffers

If your engine doesn’t seem as powerful as usual, or if you’re having engine trouble, then it could be down to a problem with the oil. As mentioned above, a clogged or dirty air filter results in low-quality oil cycling back through your engine, resulting in decreased performance.

5. Your Engine Is Making Strange Noises

When your oil is contaminated, or when the oil pressure is low, there’s less lubrication in your engine. The moving parts grind against each other and may make knocking or ticking noises as they do. This is a sign that you need to get your oil and filter changed, and there may be engine damage you’ll need to get repaired.

6. Your Filter Is Leaking

Check around your vehicle for leaks regularly. If you see oil beneath the car, then it could be because there’s a problem with the filter. The filter adapter may not be sealed against the flange properly, causing leaks.

Come get your filter changed at Porsche West Broward in Davie, FL. You can schedule service online or call the service department at (954) 507-9303.

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