Oil Filter

Oil Filters for All Makes & Models A-Z Car Parts Halifax supplies high-performance oil filters designed to provide maximum engine protection and longevity. We stock a comprehensive range of Spin-On and Cartridge oil filters for every vehicle type, ensuring your engine remains free from harmful contaminants between service intervals.

What Is an Oil Filter? The oil filter is the kidney of your engine. It continuously cleans the motor oil as it circulates, removing abrasive particles such as metal shavings, carbon soot, and dust. A high-quality oil filter ensures:

• Clean Lubrication: Prevents abrasive particles from scoring cylinder walls and bearings.

• Optimal Oil Pressure: Maintains flow rates even as the filter traps dirt.

• Thermal Stability: Withstands high oil temperatures without degrading.

• Cold Start Protection: Anti-drain back valves keep oil in the filter for immediate lubrication upon startup.

Types of Oil Filters We Supply ✔ Spin-On Oil Filters The traditional metal canister design. These screw directly onto the engine block and house the filter element, relief valve, and anti-drain back valve in one unit.

✔ Cartridge Oil Filters Common in modern European vehicles. This is a replaceable paper or synthetic element that fits inside a permanent plastic or metal Oil Filter Housing. More eco-friendly as only the element is discarded.

✔ Long-Life / Synthetic Filters Designed for vehicles with extended service intervals (LongLife servicing). These use synthetic media to resist breakdown over longer periods (up to 20,000 miles).

Common Symptoms of a Clogged Oil Filter Failing to change your filter can cause severe engine damage. Watch for:

• Low Oil Pressure Light: The dashboard warning light flickers or stays on.

• Metallic Engine Noise: Ticking or clattering sounds (especially at startup) due to oil starvation in the hydraulic lifters.

• Dirty / Black Exhaust: Burning sludge or oil bypassing the rings.

• Engine Overheating: Friction increases when oil flow is restricted.

• Oil Leaks: Old gaskets or O-rings failing under pressure.

Why Oil Filters Fail

• Missed Service Intervals: The filter becomes 100% saturated and the bypass valve opens, circulating dirty oil.

• Sludge Buildup: Poor quality oil causes thick sludge that blocks the filter media quickly.

• Collapsed Media: Cheap filters may implode under high oil pressure bursts (e.g., high RPM cold starts).

• Defective Valves: A failed anti-drain back valve causes "dry starts" every morning.

Fitment for All Vehicle Types We stock oil filters for:

• Diesel engines (High soot capacity)

• Petrol engines

• High-performance Turbocharged cars

• Hybrid & Stop/Start vehicles

• Light Commercial Vehicles (Vans) Use our Reg Lookup or VIN / Chassis Search tool to ensure you get the correct thread size and bypass pressure rating.

Related Lubrication Parts We Supply For a complete service, we also offer:

• Engine Oil (Synthetic, Semi-Synthetic, Mineral)

• Oil Filter Housing Caps

• Sump Plugs & Washers

• Oil Coolers

• Oil Pressure Switches

• Dipsticks

Why Choose A-Z Car Parts Halifax? For over 25 years, we’ve supplied garages and motorists with quality service parts backed by:

• Fast UK Delivery

• OE-Quality Brands (Mann, Bosch, Mahle, Crosland)

• Competitive Prices

• Expert Fitment Support

• Easy Returns