What should we do when the oil filter is damaged, deformed, or has obvious stains?

In automobile maintenance and care, the oil filter plays a vital role. It is like a loyal guard, always protecting the engine's "blood" - the oil, ensuring that it remains clean when circulating inside the engine, thereby extending the service life of the engine. However, when the oil filter is damaged, deformed, or has obvious stains, how should we deal with it? This article will explore this issue in detail and propose corresponding solutions.

There may be various reasons for the appearance of the oil filter to be damaged, deformed, or have obvious stains. First, during the use of the oil filter, it may be impacted or collided by external forces, causing its outer shell to be damaged or deformed. Secondly, if the filter is improperly installed or inappropriate tools are used, the filter housing may also be damaged. In addition, long-term use and harsh working environment may also cause aging, corrosion, and other phenomena on the filter housing, which will cause stains.

Damage, deformation, or stains on the appearance of the oil filter will have a serious impact on its filtering effect. Once the filter housing is damaged or deformed, impurities and dirt in the oil may bypass the filter and directly enter the engine, causing damage to the engine. At the same time, stains on the filter housing may also block the oil inlet and outlet of the filter, resulting in poor oil circulation and affecting the lubrication effect of the engine.

For the problem of damaged, deformed or obvious stains on the appearance of the oil filter, we need to carefully check the appearance of the oil filter. If the filter housing is found to be damaged, deformed or obviously stained, it should be stopped immediately and replaced with a new filter in time. During the inspection, tools such as flashlights can be used to illuminate the filter surface so that its appearance can be observed more clearly.

In order to detect problems with the oil filter in time and take corresponding solutions, we should check the status of the filter regularly. Every time the oil is changed, the appearance and filtering effect of the filter should be checked. If the filter housing is found to be damaged, deformed or obviously stained, a new filter should be replaced immediately. In addition, during long-term use, it is also necessary to pay attention to the service life and replacement cycle of the filter, and replace aging or failed filters in time.

The oil filter is an important part of the lubrication system of the automobile engine. When the oil filter is damaged, deformed or has obvious stains, we should take appropriate measures to ensure the normal operation of the engine and extend its service life. By choosing regular brand filters, following the correct installation steps, regularly checking the filter status and developing good driving habits, we can effectively prevent and solve the problems of oil filter damage, deformation or obvious stains.