It is responsible for retaining up to 97% of the particles that accompany the oil. Every so often (it is recommended between 5,000 and 10,000 km depending on the quality of the oil and filters) we must change both the oil and the filter, the exact time depends on what the manual or your trusted mechanic indicates.
HOW IS AN OIL FILTER COMPOSED?
Image references:
1- Metal circle with thread
2- Non-return silicone valve
3- By-pass valve
4- Filter element
5- Spring
6- Housing
SHOULD I ALWAYS PLACE MY OFFICIAL / ORIGINAL BRAND OIL FILTER?
We recommend following the instructions in your vehicle’s manual. A good quality oil filter will protect the life of your engine. Many brands have their own manufacture of filters and others choose the production of their spare parts in brands such as Mann-Hummel who respect their manufacturing standards but stamp with the requested brand. But we must always be careful since an official brand does not guarantee product quality, so when in doubt it is recommended to place filters with top brand prints.
REMOVE THE FILTER WITHOUT A FILTER SQUEEGEE OR TOOL
Sometimes we find ourselves in an emergency where we must remove the filter and we do not have the necessary tool. After watching this video you will come up with a thousand alternatives to be able to remove your oil filter without tools. That if … the place is not always comfortable to do it and there it is left to free choice which tool to use.
The following video shows us how to remove an oil filter with a belt or belt
HOW SHOULD I PLACE OR TIGHTEN THE FILTER?
In each filter, the instructions on how to place the filter are indicated in its corresponding language. Most agree that you should lubricate the gasket, clean the seat, tighten to contact, and turn 3/4 of a turn using the part number printed on the filter.
OIL FILTER CROSS REFERENCE BY BRAND
We sort the oil filter codes by brand so that you can quickly enter and find their corresponding equivalence.
Acdelco Filter – Codes & Cross Reference
Bosch Filters – Codes & Cross Reference
Delphi Filters – Codes & Cross Reference
Donaldson Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Fiaam Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Fleetguard Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Fram Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Freudenberg Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Gonher Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Mann Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Motorcraft Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Purflux Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Purolator Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Wega Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Wix Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Mahle Filters – Code & Cross Reference
Hengst Filters – Code & Cross Reference