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How Do Oil Filters in Cars Work?

How Do Oil Filters in Cars Work? Paisley Autocare

Stuart Ross |

Oil Filters

 

Oil filters play a vital role in keeping cars running smoothly and efficiently. By trapping harmful contaminants before they can reach the engine, oil filters protect engine parts from wear and tear. In this blog post, we'll take a look at how oil filters work and why they're so important for car maintenance.



How Oil Filters Work
Oil filters are designed to trap contaminants such as dirt, dust, and metal particles that can damage engine parts. The filter elements are usually made of pleated paper or fabric that captures contaminants as oil flows through it. As the filter elements become clogged with contaminants, the flow of oil is restricted and the engine can begin to suffer from decreased performance and fuel economy.



Why Oil Filters Are Important


It's important to change your oil filter regularly so that your engine can receive a steady supply of clean oil. When contaminants build up in the filter elements, they can break loose and circulate through the engine, causing damage to critical components. A clogged filter can also cause decreased performance and fuel economy as the engine has to work harder to pump oil through the restricted filter. For these reasons, it's important to check your owner's manual for recommended oil change intervals and make sure to change your filter whenever you change your oil



Oil filters play a vital role in keeping engines running smoothly by trapping harmful contaminants before they can reach sensitive engine parts. It's important to change your oil filter regularly in order to prevent damage to your engine and maintain peak performance.