Oil Filter & Parts

Engine Oil Filters and Housing Components A-Z Car Parts Halifax supplies a comprehensive range of engine lubrication parts, including Oil Filters, replacement Filter Housing Caps, and essential sealing Gaskets. Clean oil is the lifeblood of your engine, and our high-efficiency filters ensure that contaminants are removed before they can cause internal damage.

Function of the Oil Filter The oil filtration system is designed to trap metal shavings, carbon deposits, sludge, and dust suspended in the engine oil.

• Filtration Efficiency: High-quality filter media removes particles as small as 10-20 microns while maintaining optimal oil pressure.

• Types of Filters:

  • Spin-On Filters: A self-contained metal canister that screws directly onto the engine block.

  • Cartridge Filters: A replaceable paper/synthetic element that fits inside a permanent Oil Filter Housing.

• Bypass Valve: Many filters contain a safety valve that allows oil to bypass the filter if it becomes totally clogged, ensuring the engine never runs dry (even with dirty oil).

Symptoms of a Clogged or Defective Oil Filter Failing to change your oil filter can lead to catastrophic engine wear. Signs of failure include:

• Low Oil Pressure Warning: A clogged filter restricts flow, triggering the dashboard warning light.

• Engine Overheating: Poor lubrication increases friction and heat generation.

• Metallic Sounds: Ticking or knocking noises (especially at startup) caused by oil starvation in the valvetrain.

• Dirty Exhaust Smoke: Burning oil or sludge buildup.

• Oil Leaks: Damaged Filter Housing Caps or pinched O-ring gaskets can cause oil to drip onto the driveway.

Causes of Failure

• Missed Service Intervals: The most common cause. As the filter traps dirt, it eventually becomes saturated and blocks flow.

• Overtightening: Using excessive force on a plastic Oil Filter Housing Cap can crack the housing, causing leaks.

• Thermal Stress: Plastic housings can become brittle over time due to engine heat cycles.

• Poor Quality Media: Cheap filters may collapse under high oil pressure.

Replacement Advice

• Change Every Service: The oil filter must be replaced every time you change the engine oil (typically every 10,000 to 15,000 km).

• Lubricate Seals: Always apply a thin film of clean oil to the new rubber O-ring or gasket before installation to prevent it from bunching or leaking.

• Check the Cap: If your vehicle uses a cartridge filter, inspect the plastic Housing Cap for cracks during every change.

Why Order from A-Z Car Parts Halifax? We provide filtration solutions that match OE manufacturer standards.

• Heavy-duty casings for spin-on filters.

• High-capacity synthetic media for long-life oils.

• Precision-moulded housing caps and seals.