Chrysler 300 Oil Filters

The factory engine in your Chrysler 300 sedan has a lot of moving parts as work as it produces the power that moves you down the road. Many of those parts depend on clean motor oil running through them and lubricating them for them to perform their best. The thing is, even fresh motor oil has contaminants in it. If those made it into your engine, they could eventually build up and start to cause problems. That's why your sedan came with an original oil filter in place.

How Your Oil Filter Works

The oil filter is designed to capture those irritants before they can get into the engine, as well as collecting anything the oil picks up on its tour through the motor. With those impurities removed, the clean oil is free to return for another cycle through. Eventually, though, your oil filter will get degraded or clogged up. That can lead to significant engine problems if you don't change the filter

How to Know When to Change Your Oil Filter

There are some common signs of a failing oil filter. These include:

• A sputtering engine
• Engine performance starts to suffer
• You spot dirty smoke coming out of your exhaust
• You hear metallic noises coming from the engine

Genuine OEM Filters are Best for Your Chrysler 300 Sedan

If you don't notice any of these signs, check your owner's manual for the recommended maintenance schedule. The good news is that your oil filter doesn't need to be replaced at every oil change. You can generally switch yours for a new one every other time you change your motor oil. What is important, however, is getting the right oil filter for your vehicle. That means choosing genuine Mopar. They were designed for your model and its engine, so you can rest assured that they'll fit right. Find your oil filter, along with any hardware you might need for your project, in our online auto parts department. Buy now to save both time and money!