Oil filter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003983",
  "term": "Oil filter",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A device for screening out abrasive particles and sludge from circulating lubricating oil in an internal combustion engine or hydraulic system. It contains a porous filter medium, typically made of synthetic fiber paper, that traps contaminants while allowing the oil to pass through. Most modern automotive engines use a spin-on, canister-style filter that is replaced as a single unit during routine maintenance intervals, which are specified by the vehicle manufacturer.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "oil change"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Ölfilter",
    "es": "filtro de aceite",
    "fr": "filtre à huile"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/oil-filter/"
}