How Oil Filters Work
What is an Oil Filter?
An oil filter is a cylindrical object that often “spins” onto a part of a 4-stroke engine. Oil pumps through this filter to remove any debris and keep the oil clean. Dirty oil can pit your engine and cause various other problems.
Material/Components:
- Metal (Container) – the “can”
- Rubber (Gasket)
- Synthetic Fibers (Filter)
Location:
- Typically on the side of the engine, it will be sticking out horizontally
How it Works:
- The filter screws onto the engine
- The engine pumps oil into the filter
- The oil is pushed through the synthetic fiber filter that is inside of the “can”
- The filtered oil is pushed back out of the “can” and into the engine
Maintenance Tips:
- See your owners manual for a recommended oil change schedule
- Follow the schedule as closely as possible
- Check your oil before each use to ensure that it is at the proper level
- Use the proper oil for your engine, this can be found in the owners manual
- See How to Change the Oil and Filter in a Zero Turn
- See How to Change the Oil on a Lawn Tractor
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