Where is the car's oil filter located?

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LaRafael
07/29/25 11:38pm
The car's oil filter is located at the bottom of the engine. Also known as the oil element, it is used to remove impurities such as dust, metal particles, carbon deposits, and soot particles from the engine oil to protect the engine. Oil filters are categorized by working principle into: 1. Full-flow filters: Connected in series between the oil pump and the main oil passage, they filter all the lubricating oil entering the main oil passage; 2. Bypass filters: Connected in parallel with the main oil passage, they filter a portion of the lubricating oil pumped by the oil pump. Requirements for oil filters in cars: 1. The oil flow rate must meet the engine's oil demand; 2. The filtration precision must remove particles larger than 30 microns; 3. They must be able to withstand high oil temperatures and corrosive environments.
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