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What are the differences in oil filters

Synthetic oil filters are made differently and do a better job of filtering Carmakers recommend synthetic oil to reduce engine wear and extend the time between oil changes. But the oil filter has to remain effective during those extended oil change intervals. So many oil filter manufacturers have developed hybrid oil filters and many DIYers wonder what exactly are the differences in oil filters between the lower cost units and the higher priced “synthetic” oil filters. What’s inside a spin-on oil filter? All spin-on oil filters contain the components shown … Read More


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