170F Parts

A: You should change your oil filter every time you change your engine oil, which is the best practice for clean oil and engine health, generally every 5,000-10,000+ miles with synthetic oil, or sooner in harsh conditions like heavy towing or stop-and-go traffic, always check your owner's manual for specific intervals.

A: Oil keeps your engine lubricated, but if the filter is clogged, dirty oil—or not enough oil—may be reaching key components. Over time, this increases wear on the engine, leading to expensive repairs or even complete engine failure.

A: Specialized machining restores connecting rods to factory specifications for thousands less than replacement costs. The math works in your favor when you act quickly.

A: You can replace rod bearings without pulling your engine out, but you must remove the oil pan to access them. Here are the steps to replace your rod bearing without pulling the engine out: Remove the oil pan: This requires removing all of the bolts that hold it onto the block and any hoses connected to it.

A: If your engine throws a rod, you'll know all about it. In most cases, the engine will seize. If it keeps running, you'll experience serious power loss accompanied by loud knocking noises. Letting the engine run will cause additional damage to other components.