What is an oil filter and what is it needed for? Overview of oil filters: We study species, designs and quality of the oily f.

11.10.2019

Updated: 11/28/2018 15:19:42

Expert: David Weinberg

* Overview of the best editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective, not advertising and does not serve as a guide to purchase. Before buying, you need consultation with a specialist.

How to choose an oil filter

The choice of oil filter, despite the overall simplicity of the design, includes a lot of features and subtleties that must be taken into account. Expertology magazine recommends paying special attention to the following aspects:

Filter type.There are three types of oil filters:

four-way - have an overproof valve in their composition, which regulates oil pressure in the lubricant system. It protects seals and gaskets between blocks from damage and breaks, the bypass excess pressure from the engine crankcase. In the case of full operation of the filter resource (its clogging), in order to avoid oil starvation, the valve provides the flow of polluted oil, in order not to bring the engine to the overheating state.
partial-statement - provide more subtle filtration than total-current models, in connection with which it requires more time to flow the cleaning process. However, such a principle of operation avoids pressure drops in the event of a filter clogging, as well as with random sticking of the bypass valve.
combined - Filters Extractic oil purification, combining the advantages of the first two types and eliminate their characteristic disadvantages. It is more expensive than the rest, but allow you to largely increase the resource of the work of rubbing steam and are recommended for use in heavy-loading engines.

Control of the bypass valve. This aspect is quite difficult to check when purchasing a filter, however, if such an opportunity is provided, be sure to make sure that the opening pressure of the valve was slightly higher (literally by 0.1 bar) of the upper limit of the relevant pressure of the system. In this case, you accurately secure the engine from the ingress of unfiltered oil with a high content of abrasive particles. Similarly, you can organize checking the reverse shutdown valve to the closing density, in order to exclude the oil leak while the engine idle.

Filter paper thickness. This parameter directly affects the values \u200b\u200bof the filter working resource. Subsolation and complete workout is the higher, the greater the thickness of the paper layer. In addition, you should consider the moments associated with the maximum temperature of the oil heating in the engine. Be sure to find out what the permissible temperature of the oil filter is valid, in order not to provoke the burnout of the paper when the engine is normal.

Housing integrity. The indicator of the secondary importance that can largely influence the operation of the filter. Before purchasing, be sure to make sure there are no external damage to the body, valves, as well as in the integrity of the filter paper.

Manufacturer. In this case, the value of the corporate product is obvious, since falsification is often subjected to rapid failure, and may also entail a number of more critical faults. In this regard, we strongly recommend that you contact the acquisition of products from eminent brands that have certificates of compliance with modern quality standards.

Rating the best manufacturers of oil filters

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
Best Cheap Oil Filters	1		4.7
	2		4.6
	3		4.5
	4		4.5
	5		4.4
The best manufacturers of oil filters by price-quality ratio	1		4.9
	2		4.8
	3		4.8
	4		4.7
	5		4.6
	6		4.5
The best manufacturers of oil filters of a premium segment	1		4.9
	2		4.8
	3		4.8
	4		4.7

Best Cheap Oil Filters

Goodwill is the rare type of manufacturers, the range of which contains filters of budget, medium and premium price segments. Product quality in all variations is excellent, and the resource strongly depends on those driving modes that the user chooses, the maintenance frequency of the car and its technical condition.

According to experts, the operational conditions of GOODWILL oil filters can be quite enough for 15-20 thousand mileage kilometers, perhaps even with the presence of a residual resource. As for consumers, they, in general, respond about the product complementary, noting his great choice in the retail market. Those who order filters through service centers located on the territory of the country complain about the non-painting of service and incompetence by personnel, but currently these problems are practically leveled.

Dignity

wide prevalence in the retail market;
high quality filtration;
the resource has been laid enough for 15-20 thousand kilometers of run;
high dependence of filters from operation.

disadvantages

not found.

The market phenomenon is far from new and until recently very situationally, Sakura is the result of qualitatively done work on making filters of the required qualities with minimal costs for their subsequent acquisition. Obedience to Japanese style trends, the entire product produced passes strict control on the most important operations, excluding secondary steps from manufacturing technology.

The results of such manipulations are more than impressive: the percentage of marriage barely reaches 4%, and the approximate working resource varies within 10 thousand kilometers. A number of independent tests still revealed some shortcomings related to the work in the hard work of overheating, but in essence it is impossible to attribute such behavior. User reviews, in turn, confirm the good quality of products at nominal modes of work, referring to the stable and easy operation of the engine during operation. Reinforces good renomes and very low price, almost the same as in the case of domestic production filters.

Dignity

very low cost of products;
the working resource of one filter is enough for 10 thousand kilometers of run;
low level marriage associated with rigid control of production;
wide prevalence in the cities of Russia;
acceptable filtering quality.

disadvantages

not detected.

Magnitogorsk manufacturer of budget oil filters, regenerated after a complete stop of production due to lack of financing and low demand in manufactured products. Thread production Belmag was launched in 1996, when "Maswings" were used to the conveyor of the domestic car industry. Once upon a great dependence on the only (in fact) of the customer, the company was not able to survive a decline in the automaker niche and the arrival of new companies to the market, declaring his own closure.

The new milestone in the history of "Belmag" was laid with the arrival of the United Renault-Nissan concern, which concluded the next contract for the delivery of oil filters for domestic conveyors. Initially mediocre, the quality of products with capacity building began to grow gradually, and to date, it has reached the ceiling within the budget segment, equal to the recognized grants.

Dignity

in stock Oil filters for cars VAZ, Renault and "Nissan";
high quality within the segment;
low price due to selection of inexpensive materials;
wide prevalence in retail.

disadvantages

not detected.

Russian manufacturer who fell into the rating of the best thanks to the production of oil filters not only for passenger cars, but also for cargo machinery, providing products with the whole territory of the CIS. The latter became possible solely due to the fact that at the stage of the formation of the company was able to provide a satisfactory quality of filter elements. Later, his own developments were reinforced by foreign technologies, in order to provide "masselkers" even greater level of compliance with the adopted quality standards.

Despite the low cost of filters from the "Auto unit", it is often impossible to find them in retail. The fact is that the work of the company rests on the need to work on orders, delivering a product with straight to conveyor lines of the VAZ, KAMAZ factories, the Urals, etc. In this regard, only a small part of the consumables produced (no more than 10-15%) goes to retail SALE, which is the most negative quality of the brand from the position of consumers.

Dignity

work on the equipment of conveyors automotive factories domestic and overseas markets;
nominally high quality products, compliance with international quality and safety standards;
low price.

disadvantages

only a small part of oil filters enters retail sale.

Without exaggeration, the leading manufacturer of filters for cars engaged in the development of inexpensive products for the domestic and foreign market of spare parts. The main advantage and feature of this brand is the existence of a contract for the supply of consumables to Volkswagen plants located in Russia.

According to experts, the value of Big Filter is in a wide range of oil filters manufactured: the model range has more than 100 types of product that has passed a multi-step test for compliance with quality standards. In particular, special attention is focused on ensuring the proper operation of shut-off valves that prevent leak oil during the engine idle. As for consumers, many prefer to put filters from "Big" in return to the staff at the stage of the work of the working resource, and, in general, they are satisfied with the quality of the engine work. It is noteworthy that the firm always seeks to update product range, and recently produces an increasing amount of technological products.

Dignity

development of filtering elements for enterprises of domestic and foreign automotive concerns;
high degree of productivity of products (characteristic green body color);
proper quality of manufacture;
an affordable price tag for the entire range.

disadvantages

not found.

The best manufacturers of oil filters by price-quality ratio

Bosch.

Perhaps the most diligent manufacturer of oil filters of the arrogant price segment, showing excellent results in terms of the quality of the product being produced. In essence, the quality of oil filtering from impurities in Bosch filters can be called the reference on all cut-off of the resource generation: neither bypass valve nor the cartridge have problems with the provision of functions in late operations.

According to experts, the only problem pursuing some of the BOSCH oil filters is caused by the overestimation of the time of normal functioning, which causes a wave of indignation and misunderstanding in the minds of most users. This explains this simple enough: when the corporation's concentration on the release of a wide range of products (from the power tools to other consumables from auto parts), control of storage and transportation processes is given very difficult. Alive this factor can only have a minor cost of the product, which combines car owners to make a purchase.

Dignity

low cost of almost the entire range of oil filters;
high quality cleaning oil from impurities;
abundance of proposals in retail;
low marriage percentage.

disadvantages

some filters exhaust the working resource before the term-declared period.

According to the assurances of world experts, Hengst is one of the segment leaders in the number of collaborative relations with the famous automakers. On the establishment of connections and the formation of a brand, what it is now, has left more than 50 years, but the acquired status of that definitely stands. The painstaking work resulted in the signing of contracts for the supply of oil filters to the Ford, Mercedes-Benz conveyors, Isuzu, BMW and many others, after which the firm came to the fame of the most demanded in his niche.

According to users, such a complete element in the oil purification system from impurities has a positive effect on the safety of the engine, creating excellent conditions for its sustainable work during the entire operating time filter. If we talk about the scale of production of Hengst, since all the time it produced about 5 thousand different filter modules, which were invariably became competitive even in comparison with premium models.

Dignity

a large number of contract delivery contracts directly for the conveyor assembly of the car;
more than 5 thousand oil filters developed in the entire history of the company's existence;
high working resource, toughly limited by the manner driving of the car owner;
adequate prices and the magnificent ratio of their quality.

disadvantages

not detected.

Fram.

Like Purflux, Fram is a representative of the SOGEFI group of companies, whose name is associated with the concept of "quality" and "durability". Unlike a premium analogue, this brand is focused solely on the production of products in retail sale in the secondary market, pursuing the purpose of equipping with oil filters of cars predominantly used.

The choice is so specific target audience Not at all, and the calculation is focused on the consumer's mass. As a result, high sales figures with an average price tag, thousands of satisfied buyers and high places in all sorts of ratings of the best. In addition, the main advantage of the trademark FRAM for experts is seen by the observance of environmental friendliness (it is expressed in the creation of "facilitated" versions of filters) and the focus on the permanent expansion of the range. Considering the scope of activities, this brand clearly could not have passed past the troika of the nominees.

Dignity

focus on the secondary market as a whole and for used cars in particular;
the development of "lightweight" versions of filters, characterized by fewer polluting waste while maintaining performance;
constant expansion of the range;
the average price level.

disadvantages

not detected.

Nitto.

The Japanese company for the manufacture of filter elements, founded in 1959 in Ibaraki Prefecture, where the main production complex is located. According to official data from the study conducted in 2017, is the largest player of the segment (according to this indicator exceeds UNION), which accounts for more than 20% of the internal market in Japan.

The main advantage of the NITTO company is concluded in concentration on the observance of the strictest control in all aspects of production: from the selection of raw materials to the steps of packaging filters. Such an approach to the case, together with the compliance with the requirements of international standards ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, approved the introduction of innovations, allowed significantly to raise the level of the working resource (up to 30-40 thousand mileage kilometers under the condition of normal operation of the car), withstanding quite loyal to the consumer Price frames.

Dignity

high assessments of world expert councils and experienced users;
work on the introduction of innovations into filter manufacturing technology;
more than 15 years of work in the domestic Russian market;
increased workflow of products.

disadvantages

not found.

Hyundai / Kia.

Non-specialized Korean production oil filters designed to install in the cars of the same stamps. From the start of the manufacture, they used low popularity in consumers, although they were intended to be installed in warranty service centers. The reason for this was an extremely unstable work quality, accompanied by rapidly generating the resource and the need to quickly replace the element to the new one.

Over time, the situation has been established mainly due to the opening of a full-fledged research office for testing existing and prototypes. Korean engineers managed to identify the most weak spots In the design of oil filters, after which the painstaking work began on their elimination of a few years. At the present stage, Hyundai / Kia's branded product is preferred, rather than competitors from Nitto, Sakura or more than a UNION.

Dignity

high working resource;
the possibility of ordering through the company's service centers and, as a result, a good service;
middle rates for the original product.

disadvantages

the residual presence of some "sores" to be quickly corrected.

SCT

The German company SCT is positioned by many experts as a complete competitor company MANN, however, with a much less wide scale in terms of financing and production volumes. The main "point" of the sale of oil filters for it is the CIS countries, the main of which, of course, is Russia. The domestic consumer is not like a sign with this product, and responds about it quite well. Yes, in a large assortment there was a place for not very successful representatives, but it is rather an exception to the rules than established regularity.

As in the case of Mahle, the main advantage of the SCT company lies in adequate pricing policy, which supports a thin balance between the cost and operational parameters. According to experienced car owners, it is a great option for buying an average price segment, especially for the old formation cars.

Dignity

optimal combination of price and operational parameters;
wide product prevalence in Russia;
high quality lubricating liquid filtration;
low level of marriage and fakes in the secondary market.

disadvantages

separate filter models have a very low service life.

The best manufacturers of oil filters of a premium segment

Mahle.

Like MANN, Mahle is a representative of the German group of manufacturers engaged in the manufacture of oil filters. That's just unlike a competitor, it pays much more attention. secondary market, Along the way, shipping "Maswings" to the conveyors of at least famous automakers of their country (which is only cooperation with BMW and Mercedes-Benz). Among other things, Mahle is an active developer of expensive consumables for the VAZ brand's cars - on the coincidence of circumstances can be observed in the now removed from the conveyor "Priors".

According to the manufacturers themselves, the resource of one oil filter may be enough for a run of 50 thousand kilometers. Experts, in general, support this statement, but in such a transcendental figure they believe with great difficulty, taking place on a much less embarrassing imagination of 30 thousand mileage. For consumers, the parameters of fine filtering are first place, thanks to which the engine works amazingly "purely". Given all the above, even with a small amendment to the loud words, the investment in the purchase of a product from Mahle will be quite justified.

Dignity

the declared working resource of oil filters reaches 50 thousand kilometers;
the presence of strict operational control, as well as careful selection of materials and raw materials for the initial stage of production;
implemented concept of creating valves from heat-resistant rubber high degree of strength;
a large concentration of the original product on the secondary market.

disadvantages

high price.

The trademark of the SOGEFI group of companies, under the logo of which reliable and adequately appreciated filters of cleaning carcase oil from extraneous impurities. Speaking "adequately appreciated", we mean the legitimacy of the established value of working qualities, whose violation is sometimes "sins" no less famous competitors.

According to the established tradition of representatives of the premium segment, SOGEFI (read, Purflux) conducts a comprehensive policy providing consumers to the highest quality product, which is expressed in the creation of a whole research complex (although not the scope that the Union). According to consumers, a thorough comparison of the operating parameters of these oil filters with others often reveals a small Purflux winnings in a value or rational constructive attitude, which is a big plus in the brand piggy bank. In parallel with this, experts allocate the original form of filter paper (it is built in the Christmas tree), which does not make any sense with the exception of difficulties in the forgiveness. For a series of small subtleties and a very competent price policy, this trademark deserves the second line of the rating.

Dignity

loyal price policy in relation to consumers;
high quality filter elements;
"Tricks" forms of individual components of the cartridge that make falsification;
the presence of a research center.

disadvantages

not found.

Mann.

MANN is a product of the fusion of the two oldest German auto parts manufacturers (Filterwerk Mann and Hummel GmbH), which rushed to the scale of the main current corporation of the whole of Europe. It is famous for a very rigid approach to controlling the quality of its products, which is a positive effect on the percentage of marriage (less than 2% of the total). The production control here begins straight from the stage of preparation of raw materials, which makes it possible to eliminate even the slightest deviations from the nominal introductory as the product is promoted.

According to users, the quality of oil filters from MANN is manifested not only by the degree of filtering, but also a notorious increase in the life. As for experts, they note an extremely risky, but very effective method of supplying a freshly developed product with straight to conveyor lines of famous automakers, including the entire VAG group, as well as a number of brands known in Russia ("Nissan", "Peugeot" and etc.) It is also worth noting the focus of the manufacturer on the production of products for the retail market in quantities sufficient to meet the needs of car owners.

Dignity

the largest representative of European oil filter manufacturers, which is a title supplier of a large number of world automakers;
attention is paid to the production of filter elements for domestic cars;
the desire to control the quality at all stages of product development.

disadvantages

the presence of a large amount of falsification in retail.

Union

An eminent manufacturer of premium oil filters from Asia, who fell into the rating thanks to a magnificent reputation among the consumer segment. He has general agreements with the overwhelming majority of automakers in Japan, Korea and China on the supply of conveyors with oil filters: they can be found in the mass vehicles of the brand "Lexus", "Toyota", "Hyunde", "KIA", etc.

According to experts, the main advantage of UNION is in innovation and constant search for the best technological solutions. For this indicator, not a single competitor cannot be compared with the Bravo-Japanese corporation: annually on research in the field of oil filtering and an increase in the period of operation of individual elements (including engines internal combustion) The brand takes almost a third of the total income. This step, on the one hand, allows you to move forward the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe market, and on the other, does not give the company to lose relevance in modern conditions.

Dignity

innovation in the development of new technical and technological solutions, the content of its own research center;
careful compliance with world quality standards;
the highest quality of oil filtration;
very low marriage percentage achieved by hard operating control;
large support for the retail market by issuing part of the manufactured products.

disadvantages

very high price for the original product.

Attention! This rating is subjective in nature, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to purchase. Before buying, you need consultation with a specialist.

Mann-Filter.

MANN-FILTER is one of the leaders in the production of liquid and gas filters of Europe. She releases filters under MANN, Wix Filters, Filtron, Purolator. Also, its products can be found in the composition of the EMO products of the set of brands.

MANN filters are supplied to consumers in a simple cardboard box of the corporate yellow-green colors. It can contain data on compatibility, and the phrase " oil filter"Written in 12 languages, including Russian and Korean.

We have in hand filters models W 811/80 and W914 / 2. The first is intended mainly for car Hyundai. and other Korean, Japanese and Chinese models, the second - for the owners of VAZ machines and some rare foreign cars. Filters in Korea and Germany are produced, respectively, what the inscriptions both on the boxes and the filters themselves are.

Packaging is characterized by neat printing and assembly. The hulls of the filters themselves are carefully painted: 914/2 has blue colour, 811/80 - black. On the case of each filter, you can find a set of icons resembling the basic rules for its replacement and handling of spent materials, about the name of the model and the manufacturer. A barcode is also placed on the filter 914/2, and 811/80 has a protective plastic membrane that protects the insides from getting garbage before installation.

Also, the filter housings are equipped with a notch to facilitate installation and removal. The quality of rolling is high, paint damage in the zone of docking parts of the body is not. The filter for the VAZ has a simple flat sealing ring of rigid rubber, at the filter for the Hyundai ring from the softest material of the complex profile. The thread is made as accurate as possible, the surface is absolute smooth, without burrs and traces mechanical processing. 914/2 filter can be seen inside the bypass valve, it is made of white plastics. It has a white elastomer from him with a white elastomer, and in 811/80 - brick-colored rubber.

Filtron.

Filters under the Filtron brand are also produced at MANN + Hummel plants. In this case, this is a factory in Poland. The packaging of this brand has its original design, made in yellow-black tones. Compatible filter models are indicated, there is a QR code with reference to the specifications page. Polygraphy neat, package assembly high quality.

The OP 564 model filter strikes compact sizes: its diameter is only 69 mm. These filters are intended mainly for Chevrolet, Daewoo and Suzuki cars. Case color black, color quality high. There is a stamp with information about the release date, performed directly on the housing. The reference to the country of production is on the box and on the filter itself. Directly on the building contains brief instructions for installation in English, Polish, German and Russian, as well as the names of the manufacturer and the filter model. The protective membrane or the cover on the filter is missing.

The quality of the rolling is high, the bin is painted in the color of the case from the outside. The sealing ring closes one of the rolling planes and partially hides the place of attachment of the filter coil to the case. The sealing ring itself is a simple rectangular section and is deficiently installed, it should be trimmed when installed. It can be seen that the ring is made without the use of welding, compression. The quality of the thread is average, visible unevenness from coarse mechanical processing and acute outer edge. In the case you can see the black bypass valve and the elastomer in the corporal valve.

The filter of the OP 520 model is also packed in a box of corporate colors, but noticeably larger. Apparently, for this reason, instead of a simple Made in Poland on the filter itself and on the package you can see the intricate Made for MANN + Hummel FT PL. This model is intended for "classic" "Zhiguli", Fiat machines, Alfa Romeo. And such exotic as Lotus. The rest of the differences from the "younger brother" at least. There are instructions for installing in four languages \u200b\u200band QR code. Rolling diagram and accuracy of the performance is similar. The protective cap or the membrane is absent. The sealing ring is also a loosely installed, with an inaccurate appeal, it can even be lost. The quality of the thread is good. You can consider the core valve from the black elastomer.

SCT-GERMANY.

SCT-GERMANY filters in Germany itself are known to a lesser extent. The address of the manufacturer on the package indicates Lithuania. On the Brand History page, you can also find a reference to the Filter Plant in Turkey and Production lubricants in Lithuania.

The Filter of the SM101 model is designed for VAZ front-wheel drive machines. Packaging quality is excellent. In addition to the data on the manufacturer and the filter model, there is information about compatibility with the MANN W914 / 2 filter and the list of basic models of machines for which this filter is intended.

One of the pieces of packing with perforation is intended for use as a marking-reminder of oil replacement. Color Filter Case Black, Coloring quality high. There is a stepped SCT logo on the lid and the testing date applied by paint. Also on the housing you can find the names of the manufacturer, filter models and compatibility data from 914/2 and Knecht OC102. It's nice that there are both pictograms and a text reminder about proper installation Filter, but only in English.

High rolling quality housing. The protective membrane or cap is missing. The sealing ring of the rectangular section is not fixed, but it holds tightly, a thin layer of lubricant is applied to it. The quality of the body is high, the traces of point welding under the sealing ring are noticeable. Inside, you can see the black bypass valve and the subtle membrane of the MEMPRESS valve, apparently, it is made on simplified technology. The filter element is poorly visible, but the traces of a large amount of glue-sealant on the top of the filter coil are noticeable.

Big Filter.

Domestic company Big Filter from St. Petersburg supplies oil and air filters to the conveyors of foreign automakers in Russia, in particular for the production of Volkswagen, Skoda, Peugeot in Kaluga. The company is deserved proud of victories in sectoral competitions and participation in the development of air filtration systems for foreign brands. And also the fact that its products are shipped to export and has a complete set of certification for working with foreign brands.

The GB-113 model filter is designed for installation on cars Audi, VW, BMW, Jaguar, Skoda, SEAT and some other issues of the 90s - early 2000s. Printing and package assembly high quality. The box contains the name of the manufacturer, contact information, including phones, data on the compliance and testing system ISO standards, QR code leads to the main page of the manufacturer's website.

The sticker shows the filter model, compatible models from MANN and FRAM and a partial list of models of machines for which this filter is intended. Case color green, color quality high. The enclosure shows the filter model, the manufacturer, its contact details, present pictograms with installation instructions. There is a stamp with a test date. The quality of the rolling of the body is high, there are no traces of point welding. The protective membrane or cap is absent. The rectangular sealing ring is kept due to elasticity tight enough, landing is smooth. The quality of the thread is average, mechanical traces are smoothed, but the edges of the thread have sharp edges. There are no sealant or glue. You can see the black membrane of the centenant valve and the spider by the bypass.

The GB-1156 model filter is packed in a box with a branded design, but another size. Fully preserved color gamut and design features. The filter model is also indicated on the sticker. A brief list of compatible models is present. The filter housing itself is very similar to GB-113: the same color and set of information. But here the other design of the sealing ring, it is made of soft rubber of a complex profile, installed on glue. It is possible to see the erect valve from black rubber and abundant traces of glue-sealant on the filtration coil next to the bypass valve.

"Nevsky Filter"

The filters of the brand "Nevsky Filter" also domestic production and also come from St. Petersburg. The brand is included in the large industrial group along with CJSC "Filtering Materials", the only production for the release of filter paper for filters in Russia. Thus, these filters are "maximum domestic". The company supplies filters for several domestic and Belarusian auto plants and engine manufacturers.

The NF-1001 model filter is packed in a box, which, according to the informativeness and colorfulness of the design, significantly exceeds any products of competitors. It can be seen not only data on the manufacturer and filter model, but also photos with the design of its filling with explanations, description of features and even data on the operating pressure of the activation valve. There are original manufacturer's number on VAZ nomenclature, a list of machine models for which this filter is designed, as well as some advertising of other products of the company.

The quality of printing and packaging assembly is high, there are cuts for re-fixing the valves of the box in the closed position. The filter housing is painted in white, the quality of the color is high, but there are traces of rubbing when packing. The inscriptions on the housing are slightly lubricated, but readable. Unfortunately, their few: only the names of the manufacturer and the filter model. On the top of the case, a stamp with data on testing and the release date is applied.

The quality of the rolling is average, there are chains on the case. The protective membrane or cap is missing. The rectangular sealing ring is additionally held by small subset on the housing, but it is worthwhile due to the characteristics of the technology is not very smooth. The quality of thread processing is good. Inside, it is possible to consider a thin neat layer of glue-sealant for fastening the filter coil next to the bypass valve, the black membrane of the anti-valve valve is well noticeable.

The filter of the NF-1019 model is already designed for foreign cars, mostly Japanese and Korean assembly. The design of the box is in the same style as NF-1003, minimalist and with good informativeness. The color of the body is white, data is applied on the date of release and testing, the manufacturer and model, as well as the pictograms explaining the features of the filter replacement process. Rolling quality high. Rectangular sealing ring is glued. Inside the filter you can see abundant traces of glue-sealant on the top of the filter coil, the black plastic bypass valve and the black membrane of the anti-industrial. The quality of the thread is high, the traces of mehowing is not observed.

The product assortment contains filters not only the traditional design of Spin-on and interchangeable cartridges, but also exotic as NF-1020P. This filter is intended for machines with very common diesel engines Cummins 2.8 ISF, for gas production machines and significantly different from the usual. First, he has a plastic case, and secondly, completely unusual form and seal scheme. The quality of the manufacture is high, nor inclination, no distortion of geometry is noticed, seals are in their places, the thread is absolutely smooth. Contact surfaces are made with a homogeneous roughness. Marking on the filter itself is minimal: only the manufacturer and model. Inside you can see small traces of glue. Packaging such an unusual filter is completely typical, it is allocated to the size and the fact that the information is applied directly to it, but on the sticker.

Internal combustion engine has a large number of driving parts. To them, in one way or another, lubricant is supplied to reduce the friction force and removing wear products, certainly generated during operation. To remote dirt does not get on the details, the oil must be cleaned, for which it is used special filter. The oil filter device may be different, but its purpose is constant - constant cleaning of lubricant material.

The filter as the car is exploited gradually clogs, and it should be changed from time to time. As a rule, the replacement is made simultaneously with the oil change. Automakers themselves determine the periodicity of the replacement, depending on the engine device and operating conditions. For modern gasoline engines, the interval is usually about 15,000 km, for diesel engines - twice as smaller.

Construction of oil filter

Oil filters used on passenger cars have a similar device. Inside the housing having a shape of a glass, a filter element, spring, bypass and check valves are placed. It has several inlet holes located around the perimeter of the upper part, and one output. On the outlet there is a carving for mounting an oil filter. Outside, a rubber sealing ring is also located, the only task of which is to prevent oil leakage through the connection.

The filter element is usually made from a special cardboard with impregnation, which is composed of harmonic and twisted into a roll. It is done in order to increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe working surface, because it is more, the better the oil is cleared, and the filter will last longer.

About the presence of a bypass valve in the filter Many do not even suspect, but it is a necessary element. It is needed in order to directly direct the crude oil into the lubrication system. For example, when starting a motor into a strong frost, when it thickens and cannot pass through the filter element (otherwise the flow dense oil destroy the filter). Thanks to this, the engine, during operation, will not remain without lubrication.

The task of the check valve is to prevent the flow of the lubricant material from the oil line into the crankcase of the muffled engine. Otherwise, in the next launch, the motor will be without lubricant, which will not extend his life. About how the return valve works well, it can be judged by the duration of the combustion of the oil pressure indicator on dashboardAfter starting the engine (Maslenka Image). Ideally, he must go away immediately, but the norm is considered to be time to seven seconds.

Types of oil filters

There are three types of oil filters:

full-flow;
partial accounting;
combined.

They differ in each other by filtration.

A full-flowered oil filter connects to the lubrication system sequentially, and passes through itself the entire oil volume, which pumps the oil pump. His design is most simple. The main advantage is high oil purification, and the disadvantage is that it is quickly clogged. The most attention in such a filter is paid to the bypass valve. When the filter is very clogged, the pressure in it increases, and the valve opens. Thus, the oil ceases to be cleaned, but the motor overheating is eliminated as a result of oil starvation.
A partial filter is connected to the lubricant system in parallel. Through it, in contrast to the full-flow, only part of the oil passes. Thus, the cleaning rate is significantly reduced, but the filtering takes place better. In general, the degree of protection power aggregate From the wear products, the particle-state oil filter and the full-flow is the same. True, the first reduces the risk of a sharp pressure difference due to critical pollution.
The combined type oil filter is characterized by the presence in the lubrication system and full and particle-state filters. The principle of its work is as follows: 90% of lubrication passes through a full-flow filter, and through the partial-state - the remaining 10%. Such a solution allows you to achieve practically full cleaning Oils, increase its resource and more reliable engine protection. Applied this type filters are usually on diesel engines Trucks and construction equipment.

What is an oil centrifuge

The centrifugal oil filter, or centrifuge, is a filter in which oil purification from impurities occurs under the action of centrifugal forces. Its main components - the rotor and the axis screwed into the bottom of the filter housing.

The principle of its work is as follows. Oil pump pumps oil inside the rotor, through the longitudinal and radial hole in the axis. Next it, through the tubes enters the jets, passes through them at high speed and beaten into the filter cover; Jet forces cause rotor rotation. As a result of impurities contained in the lubricant, settled on the lid, and the purified oil flows into the oil highway.

A centrifugal oil filter is used in engines trucks and tractors. Previously, it was installed on cars, but subsequently refused to practice, due to the increasing demands on the quality of cleaning motor oil, as well as because of the need, at least once in 2000 km, remove deposits from the walls of the oil filter.

How often do you need to change the oil filter

As mentioned at the beginning of the article, how often the car is required to replace the oil filter and oil, manufacturers are installed. At the same time, the features of motors, operating conditions and the climate of the country in which the machine is used. Of course, the more stressful working conditions of the motor (highlands, strong dusting of roads, high temperatures, Traffic movements in large cities), the more often the filter should be changed. Manufacturers recommend in such situations to reduce maintenance frequency by 30 - 50%. How often it is necessary to maintain the car depends on the style of the ride - if it is aggressive, it is better to change consumables with smaller intervals.

Some motorists prefer them to change even more often, on average every 5 - 7 thousand km, focusing on the color of the oil. However, this is exactly the situation when more often does not mean better, because the engine oil at this point has a complete set of operational properties. The fact that it quickly darkens does not say that it is time to change, but only about good detergents.

Many car owners are concerned about the question whether it is possible to change the filter without replacing the oil. The answer is simple: you can. Since almost all lubricant in the non-working engine is in the crankcase, and its level is below the nozzle on which the oil filter is winding, when performing such an operation, only what is in the filter removed ( passenger cars Approximately 200 ml). If the oil level is normal, then after the replacement, it is not even necessary to top up into the motor.

This procedure can be carried out, for example, if there are doubts as a filter. If after 2-3 thousand to be changed and oil, it is better to do everything at once.

In this small article, we present you our view on the manufacturers of oil filters that are sold in the city stores. As usual in a biable review, we do not pretend to absolute truth, we simply imagine our eyes like sellers, on the products we do.

Oil filter BluePrint

The oil filter from the British Blueprint company is a good alternative to original filters (by the way, these filters were installed on some english cars as an OEM). Blueprint oil filter securely protects your car engine from oil chips and other unnecessary impurities. Suitable for working with any type of oil. Requires a mandatory replacement with a regular replacement of oil. Not recommended for use on runs more than 15 thousand kilometers. We can safely use in those situations when it is irrational to use original filters or their expensive analogues.

Butter Filter Bosch.

Bosch know everything and everyone knows that Bosch makes high-quality products. This also applies to oil filters from this manufacturer. They are always clearly suitable for the landing place of your car, wonderfully copes with their engine oil filtering tasks, delaying even the smallest fractions of chips and dirt. Like any oil filter, it requires replacement for each oil replacement, the frequency of which depends only on the recommendations of the car manufacturer. For our part, we can safely recommend the Bosch oil filter for your car.

Oil FEBI Filter

FEBI is a German company with a head office in Berlin, producing a variety of components for the car, including oil filters. They relate to the top of the middle segment, both at the price and in quality and are a good, good-quality product. Oil filter housing (or edge of the filter element, if it is an insertion) is always made very neatly, without gaps and scaling. The synthetic filter material made of fibers perfectly copes with the task of cleaning the oil from chips and other extraneous elements.

Oil Federal Mogul Filter

Well, we do not even know. Federal Mogul Oil Filter, He Champion, is rather cheap than reliable and high-quality. Low price - The main advantage of the oil filter from this manufacturer. It can be purchased if you clearly observe the intervals between the oil replacement and if you do not expose the engine to serious loads. Not bad option for cars aged. Excellent optionIf you need to roll oil and merge it right away. A good alternative to the filters of the domestic producer, especially considering what they cost approximately the same. There are many options when the Federal Mogul oil filter is good and useful optionBut for those who appreciate the quality of a little higher than the price, we would advise you to pay attention to the oil filters of other manufacturers.

Oil filter Filtron.

Oil filter Filtron - one of better options For urban driver. First, he is not expensive. Secondly, he simply and reliably sits on planting place. Thirdly, in our practice practically did not face leaks and subteps when using Filtron oil filters. The Poles made a good, reliable product that fell in love with sellers, and drivers, and service staff. If you always clearly observe the interval between the oil change and do not expose the engine to extreme overload, the Filtron will be an excellent choice.

Oil filter Hans Pries

Oil filter Hans Pries - a product of the company with a head office in Germany and production in Southeast Asia. Not bad quality, average price. These oil filters will be useful where the original that is imposed official dealers It costs huge money, with medium quality (yes, the original is not always the right choice). We recommend using them on the engines of up to 3 liters, which are used in the conditions of the city and the route. Of course, the Hans Pries oil filter is not a racing option, but for the mass consumer they fit perfectly.

Oil filter Interparts.

The Korean company Interparts produces inexpensive and fairly high-quality products, including oil filters. They differ from competing analogues (of course, we are talking about one price category) with better filtering material and assembly quality. If your oil filter is an insert into the housing, it will be a high-quality compressed synthetic fiber, and if you have a classic enclosure filter, such a filter from Interparts will not have any extra gaps, no cracks on the housing. We recommend that one of the best manufacturers in the budget category.

Japanparts oil filter

The name of the manufacturer JapanParts has always been a paradox for us. Moreover, they are not in Japan, but in Italy, they also produce spare parts not only for Japanese cars, but also for European and Korean. The blue packaging of japanparts oil filters has long been known to Russian drivers and during this time this time has proven well. The filters of this company are not the most expensive, absolutely normal in quality and are recommended for installation on those cars that are used in normal conditions of the city or the route, with regular intervals between the oil change.

Mahle oil filter

The German manufacturer Mahle produces the highest quality spare parts. Many of them are supplied to the conveyor of the famous German manufacturers VW and MB. Are no exception and oil filters. Their build quality, the quality of the filter material does not cause any questions. They work reliably even in the most sophisticated conditions. The price, of course, corresponds to the quality and should not be expected that the MAHLE oil filter will be the cheapest, but if you appreciate the quality of the spare parts and install all the best on your car, Mahle is very a good choice For you.

MS MotorService Oil Filter

Not very well-known manufacturer of MS MotorService oil filters has a head office in Germany and its own plants in Europe, South America and Asia. They produce pretty high-quality spare parts, in particular masters, but profitably differ in price from their more eminent German colleagues. The oil filter of this company is equipped with a synthetic filtering material of its own design, a mesh separator grille and, in some cases, a metal case. If the filter-insert is used in your car, it will be made of a compressed fiber, which will serve the entire period between regular oil replacements.

Oil filter Nipparts.

The modest European company Nipparts produces and supplies a variety of spare parts for Russia maintenance Car, including oil filters. They are not very widely represented on our site, because they are pretty a narrow range, but we calmly recommend our customers if they approach their car as
Replace the original filter. They have excellent assembly quality for their money, do not flow during operation and normally serve in the conditions of normal use of the car.

Oil filter Parts-Mall

Cheap and not bad, here the motto is absolutely all Korean companies, as we sometimes seem. Parts-Mall is no exception. This company produces very good products that are very small money. Often the oil filter is from Parts Mall, it turns out to be the cheapest option that we can offer our client, but not the worst. Of course, we cannot recommend using these filters on engines that work under high load, but for normal use they are suitable.

Oil filter Sakura.

Sakura oil filter is an amateur japanese quality. A very worthy level of assembly and quality of filtering materials will help you save the engine from chips and dirt into the combustion chamber for the entire oil life. Excellent line of oil filters Sakura. Allows you to choose them practically under any car, like Japanese, so Korean or European production. Sakura filter are in medium category For the price and remarkably suitable where the cost of the original filter exceeds all reasonable limits.

Oil filter Pilenga.

Pilenga is an Italian manufacturer of nodes and spare parts for a technical servicing of a car manufacturing and oil filters. Their green packaging you probably saw in the stores of spare parts and services. These filters of good European quality, pleasant, the good-quality assembly copes perfectly with their tasks. The extruded material from synthetic fiber will not allow ingress of carpets and metal chips into the combustion chamber of the car. We recommend using in cars that work under standard conditions, while compliance with the standard oil replacement intervals.

Oil filter UFI

UFI, like Pilenga, originally from Italy. They relate to the average level of price, while showing a worthy level of quality of assembly. In our practice, we have never come across problems such as supports or leaks of the UFI oil filter housing. Remarkably interact with all types of oil. Always just fit the appropriate car, because Produced on occupations of OEM manufacturers. The filter material is made of synthetic fiber and is additionally reinforced by the separator grille.

Zekkert oil filter

We love Zekkert, as a manufacturer of air and salon filters, but, unfortunately, we cannot say the same about the masters from this company. Not because we have some kind of negative experience from their use, no, we just don't have a large and accumulated statistics of their use. Low price seems to hint at their low qualityHowever, the air filters from this company also cost quite inexpensively, but well and maintain their work. While our verdict is such: Zekkert oil filters can be used if you keep the intervals between the technical maintenance of the car and where original filter Stand too expensive. Where German analogues, such as MANN-HUMMEL cost acceptable money, it is better to use them all the same.

Choose a filter by car brake.

For a planned car, a minimum of two components are required - this oil and oil filter. When choosing the best car owners pay attention to the reviews and rating of each of the brands. From right choice The quality of filtration of lubricant material and oil pressure in the engine depends. The filter must be strictly changed by the regulations in order not to reduce the engine's engine resource and try to choose the best of the market presented. Inside the oil filter, the chips from the production of parts are seduced, part of the car from the oil and so on.

The reason for replacing the filter when planned

With a periodic replacement of lubrication in the engine, an oil filter is changing, sometimes it is simply a filter element. The need for replacement is due to the fact that the new oil can dissolve the elements that appear during the operation of the engine can be dissolved in the filter.

When replacing the lubricant and the filter, it is also possible to indirectly determine the condition of the engine and its originations, as far as the parts are worn. After replacing the lubricant and oil filter, the engine comes to the norm of operation, since the old oil and a contaminated filter contribute to a reduction in the overall engine resource.

Oil filtering device

Most often, first of all it is a metal case, less often plastic. The upper part is deaf, the lower is a rubber gasket and holes in a circle. All filtering is made naturally inside, due to the main component, more often than special paper. It performs the main role of the engine cleaning from various garbage in the engine. Also, in addition to paper are two valves:

antinegencies
bypass

Everyone serves for its purpose. The first does not give lubricant to flow back into the engine. The second reset the pressure when the lubricant did not score the operating temperature.

Selection of the best oil filters for the engine

Motorists choose oil filters in several criteria, price, manufacturer and personal tendency to one or another brand. More often before buying, it is resorted by choosing to the opinion of tests of authoritative auto-magazines, or by reviews from other motorists on the Internet components of a certain rating. There was a certain list of positions on brands and oil filter manufacturers:

Mahle;
Mann;
FINWHALE;
Goodwill;

Mahle.

Mahle complies with international standards, quality control is required. Filter are designed to comply with the rules for different cars, providing excellent quality filtering of harmful components.

The walls of the increased thickness for maintaining the pressure being created during the operation of the engine. According to consumers, reliability is noted, the durability of the bypass valve. Materials of the best standards and a thoughtful internal device of valve mechanisms.

MAHLE brand filter earned a certain authority among consumers. Sold in stores selling oils. A larger destination for installation in systems using lubricant on a synthetic basis. It is also possible to install on machines in which the lubricant on mineral and semi-synthetic basis is used, but not recommended by the manufacturer.

Mann.

The MANN oil filter is considered one of the best in its segment. He deserved a certain reputation as sellers and consumers due to the excellent quality of the manufacture of the filter element and other filter mechanisms. Mann is a firm that produces a huge range of filters for different assemblies of the car. The production uses the latest production methods, MANN oil filters significantly differ with similar products when working in the engine lubricant.

MANN filters can guarantee excellent engine protection from different types of savings that could get into the engine. The consumer can be sure that the engine will work perfectly between the oil changes, and the filtration process will be high-quality. You can also note the convenience of filters of this brand when installing and removing with a planned replacement of lubricants, both in the engine and in the automatic transmission.

FinWhale.

FINWHALE filter Representatives of German products. The company supplies in addition to filters a huge number of details for a variety of car brands. FINWHALE does not produce spare parts in a low price segment. Products in terms of quality are at a level slightly above average, while paying for excellent quality of all products. Protection from crafts It is possible if a red hologram with a picture of whale and gray, blue and blue patterns on a box with spare parts are present on a box with a product. FINWHALE oil filters earned a positive reputation as motorists and sellers. It is considered a confident "average" among oil filters. According to reviews of filter buyers have some benefits:

After passing the 10,000 km pi, the standard of the filter does not change its properties and looks like only from the store.
Excellent characteristics when filtering the engine oil unlike other oil filters (the filters use superior quality paper)

Therefore, FINWHALE filter is always present in such ratings due to quality production and verified reviews, both motorists and recommendations of sellers.

Goodwill (United Kingdom)

Some stores specializing in engine lubricants are widely represented Goodwill oil filters. This is very famous Mark.originally from England. Products of the company captures all segments of price policies from econom to premium class.

GOODWILL products will accurately serve with the usual mileage between the oil change in the range of 10,000 km. Operation time of oil filters determines the modes of operation specifically installed Engine. For diesel engines It is a smaller mileage, since the motor lubrication replacement is required there more often.

To some minuses of this product, it is possible to take the fact that the manufacturer has a little saved on the amount of paper inside the filter, not critical, but it could be more. A good quality goodwill oil pump valve, collapse occurs in an acceptable interval, in the stock condition comes quickly.

SCT GERMANY.

Another representative of the Filters of German producers is SCT. Russian market The oil filters of the German company won through an acceptable price and great applicability to various brand Engine. The filter is presented in almost every automata in the Russian market.

Also, after time, they won a certain positive reputation among motorists for filtering engine oil. Unfortunately, the filter of this brand cannot claim the leadership in the ranking, since there are no rare cases when SCT filters exit before the lubricant replacement period. All the same filter is almost in the cheapest segment.

How to choose a good oil filter

If you read this article, it means that you independently select the oil filter to replace at that. When choosing, it is necessary to consider some features when choosing:

Oil filtration thickness. It affects the filter resource and the quality of filtering when the engine is running.
Check the service of the bypass valve. Of course, not always when buying it is possible to verify this oil filter element. But still, if you can check, then it is necessary to make sure that it opens without at low pressure, since then it is possible to enter the engine lubricant system without passed oil filtration.
Oil filter company. Make a choice in favor of common and famous brands filters. A lot on the market presented brands attracting their low price, but unknown reputation even from sellers. Do not forget that the oil filter takes not the last place when the engine lubrication process and its resource directly depends on its correct selection.

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