Can I replace the oil filter with a shorter one than the original?

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AbigailLee
07/29/25 11:03pm
Replacing the oil filter with a shorter one than the original is not recommended. Below are the relevant details about oil filters: Introduction 1: The oil filter, also known as the oil cleaner, functions to filter out harmful impurities from the oil, supplying clean oil to components such as the crankshaft, connecting rod, camshaft, turbocharger, and piston rings. It plays a role in lubrication, cooling, and cleaning, thereby extending the lifespan of these parts. Introduction 2: The oil filter, also referred to as the oil element, is used to remove impurities like dust, metal particles, carbon deposits, and soot particles from the oil to protect the engine. Introduction 3: Oil filters are categorized into full-flow and bypass types. The full-flow filter is connected in series between the oil pump and the main oil passage, filtering all the lubricating oil entering the main passage. The bypass filter is connected in parallel with the main oil passage, filtering only a portion of the oil delivered by the pump.
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