Is the Oil Filter Element the Same as the Oil Filter?

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Oil filter element is the same as the oil filter, which is also known as the oil cartridge. There are two types: full-flow and bypass. 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 oil passage. The bypass filter is connected in parallel with the main oil passage, filtering only part of the lubricating oil pumped by the oil pump. During engine operation, metal shavings, dust, oxidized carbon deposits and gum deposits under high temperatures, water, and other contaminants continuously mix into the lubricating oil. The function of the oil filter is to remove these mechanical impurities and gum deposits, keeping the lubricating oil clean and extending its service life.