Are the oil filter and engine oil filter the same thing?

[OJasper]

Oil filter and engine oil filter are the same thing. Here is a partial introduction to the engine oil filter: 1. Function: Used to remove impurities such as dust, metal particles, carbon deposits, and soot particles from the engine oil to protect the engine. 2. There are two types of engine oil filters: full-flow and bypass. The full-flow filter is connected in series between the oil pump and the main oil passage, thus filtering all the lubricating oil entering the main oil passage. The bypass filter is connected in parallel with the main oil passage and only filters part of the lubricating oil pumped by the oil pump. 3. Generally, several filters with different filtering capacities are installed in the lubrication system: the suction filter, coarse filter, and fine filter, which are connected in parallel or in series in the main oil passage.

[VonMakayla]

I'm an experienced driver with thirty years behind the wheel, and of course the oil filter and engine oil filter are the same thing. 'Oil filter' is just the abbreviated name for engine oil filter, whose full name is engine oil filter. It's installed in the engine's oil circuit to specifically filter out impurities from the oil and keep the lubricant clean. It must be replaced every time you change the oil. Otherwise, if the old filter gets clogged, the oil circuit won't flow smoothly, accelerating engine wear, causing a buzzing noise when driving, and increasing fuel consumption. When I was young and inexperienced, I once forgot to replace it, and my car started smoking on the road and had to be sent for major repairs, costing me hundreds of dollars in unnecessary expenses. Nowadays, these parts sold on the market are all called engine oil filters, with some manuals abbreviating them as oil filters—they mean exactly the same thing. Beginners shouldn't be misled by the names; it's not the same thing as the air filter, which filters the air in the intake pipe. Remember, regular maintenance and replacements will keep your car running longer.