Oil Filters

Oil is the blood of an engine, an engine that runs on dirty oil is bound to adversely affect its performance. Oil filters help seize harmful containments that can harm one's engine, in turn helping to improve the performance, quality and life span of the vehicle's engine. Initially, automobiles did not have any way of filtering oil. Specifications for early vehicles often included low standards of oil lubrication and required frequent oil changes, usually every 500 or 1000 miles. With advancement in automotive technology, the first oil filtration device was developed which became more widespread by the late 1920's. These oil filters were mainly of the cartridge-type which consisted of a pleated element of paper surrounded by a metal canister perforated with holes inside a metal housing sheet. Cartridge-type oil filters were an improvement over the previous practice of passing unfiltered oil through the engine. The 'spin-on' or 'full-flow' filter became popular by the 1950's; this device was attached directly by a threaded fitting on the side of the engine block, and positioned in a manner where all the engine's oil capacity had to pass through it during normal operation. This kind of filter is used today in most modern passenger cars and has gained popularity among heavy duty truck engines. Oil filters are essential for enhanced efficiency, high durability and consistent flow management. Each part that moves in the cylinder walls and engine requires clean oil for proper lubrication and a long, healthy life. Oil filters clean the oil that passes through the filter element or filtering media, preventing harsh containments and damage to engine parts.