Ford F150 Oil Filter

Oil filters separate the harmful pollutants from fuel oil, transmission oil, lubricating oil or hydraulic oil with extreme precautions. The oil filters can be used in various hydraulic machinery and mainly serves on-and off-road motor vehicles, light aircraft and many naval vessels in the internal-combustion engines. Many vehicle hydraulic systems used in automatic transmissions, gas turbine engines such as jet aircraft and power steering are fitted with an oil filter to separate any impurities that may be present in the oils. Oil production, transportation and recycling facilities also need filters in the manufacturing process besides the basic functions.

An oil filter greatly helps remove the hazardous contaminants from the oil in the car engine. Those pollutants will accumulate over time if left unchecked. It is imperative to use an Oil filter as if the oil is left unfiltered for a longer period of time, it becomes saturated with tiny, hard particles that damage the engine's surface, thereby reducing its shelf life.

The filter is made of a metal can with a sealing gasket which allows it to be kept tightly against the mating surface of the engine. By moving heat it helps to cool the engine and closes the gap between the piston rings and cylinder walls. The pollutants are removed from here, and the soot particles are suspended. Chemical toxins include airborne fungi and bacteria, while toxic ones contain dust that is drawn into the engine while it operates.