Oil Filter Housing Cap with Seal, Oil Filter Top Cover, 1303477, 1103L7, 73500070

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There are a few options here and it’s important to get the right replacement oil filter because predictably, different cars use different filters. The key parts of an oil filter are the filter element, the anti-drain valve, and the gasket or seal. The materials that these are made from can directly impact the effectiveness of the oil filter. The engine is always operating at high temperatures and preventing it from overheating is also one of the many jobs of the oil filter. A build-up of dirt and impurities in the oil can reduce the heat conductivity, meaning that the oil takes less heat away from the engine’s moving parts. This will result in the engine overheating, just as when low-quality oil is used. First of all, you need to drain the oil from the oil drain plug. You can remove the plug by using a wrench. Before doing it, you need to place the oil drain pan beneath the car.

Many manufacturers recommend getting a new oil filter every time you change your oil. This can be anywhere from 3,000 to over 15,000 miles. That is a lot of mileage, so it makes sense to get the best oil filter possible. This is especially true when using a synthetic oil, as they contain additives and detergents which don’t allow dirt particles to settle in the engine. This means they don’t have to be changed as much but the filter has to work a lot harder. Getting a high-quality filter is going to limit the chance of these floating particles causing damage to the engine parts.These are the prices of them itself. But the labor cost of changing can be high. Because there are different parts attached to the housing. And it requires some level of expertise to deal with. Our range of engine oil filters is part of our extensive selection of car spares and service. You’ll find everything you need for any service, repair or restoration online with Halfords. Select and buy your car parts online, or get them delivered to your local Halfords store and collect the next day!

As with any filter, an oil filter removes contaminants that accumulate in a system. In this case, it’s a car’s lubrication system, which is where the engine oil flows. If it helps make the picture clearer, you can draw a parallel between filters and kidneys. Over time, the oil filter gets saturated with particles and becomes inefficient. Bypass. It provides more refined oil filtration. The engine lubrication system in this case consists of two circuits. In one circuit dirty oil freely circulates among the engine components, in the other circuit a little amount of oil is recurrently filtrated. Eventualy the filter cleans all the oil circulating in the system. More time is needed to clean the oil of impurities. Using a bypass filter helps to keep the pressure in the system on a certain level even if the filter is clogged or the bypass valve has failed. Oil temperature sensor: Also this housing system has an oil temperature sensor that measures the temperature of the oil and sends this information to the ECU system of the car. Keeping the engine oil at the correct level helps the whole system run smoothly. But every so often (i.e., every several thousand miles) engine oil needs a complete drain and replacement, which is a process that includes replacing the oil filter. Finding the right replacement oil filter The oil filter housing is a system to which you can attach the different elements of the oil system o your car. And they generally have sections that you can attach the general elements that we stated above.Cap: The oil filter housing system has a cap that prevents oil leaks that can take place. To prevent it, there is a cap that you can attach or detach the control the other parts inside the housing.