What is a spin on oil filter?
A spin-on filter is usually mounted at the bottom or side of an engine. During removal, unscrewing the filter releases a flood of dirty oil onto the tech or DIYer that requires clean up. Many cartridge filter caps, on the other hand, allow the tech or DIYer to drain oil from the filter before loosening the cap.
Which way does oil flow through a spin on oil filter?
With typical canister-type filters, it is standard for oil to flow from the outside in. This means that the oil travels through the cylindrical filter media from the outward-facing surface into the inner core.
How does a spin on oil filter work?
The spin-on filter is universally used today. Today’s engines run so cleanly that 10,000-mile oil change intervals are considered normal, but the job of the filter hasn’t changed. The dirty oil is passed (pushed under pressure) through the filter media and back through the central hole, where it re-enters the engine.
How long do Cartridge Oil Filters last?
Impartial mechanics say that the amount and type of driving you do influences how frequently the filter needs to be changed. They feel that most drivers will be fine if they change the filter every 7,500 miles, but that in extreme driving conditions, it should be changed at 3,000 miles.
What happens when you dont change oil filter?
If the oil filter is not changed periodically, the filter can become severely clogged, reducing the volume of oil passing through the filter and into your engine. Without this oil, your engine can suffer severe damage. Without that bypass valve, your engine would have sustained terminal damage.
Do you fill oil filter with oil before installing?
An age-old question is whether or not you should pre-fill your new oil filter before installing it in your vehicle. Instead of pre-filling the filter, we recommend first applying a little motor oil to the gasket and then replacing the filter. The motor oil will prevent the gasket from sticking or causing an oil leak.
Do Cartridge Oil Filters have anti drain back valves?
On some applications that use a cartridge filter mounted near the top of the engine, the anti-drain back valve is mounted in the housing. Some engines will have a procedure to activate the valve to drain the oil before the housing and filter are removed.
Can you really go 15000 miles between oil changes?
It used to be normal to change the oil every 3,000 miles, but with modern lubricants most engines today have recommended oil change intervals of 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Moreover, if your car’s engine requires full-synthetic motor oil, it might go as far as 15,000 miles between services!