This oil filter is also called the Primary Oil Filter and is the most widely used type of filter. This type of filter filters and purifies all of the oil present in the engine, thus providing the engine with clean oil 24/7. These types of filters are used especially in colder weather. Engine oil tends to thicken in low temperatures. This means that it may not be able to flow as easily as it can when the temperatures are warmer.
If the oil filter is narrow and restrictive, the thick oil will be unable to circulate and the engine will not receive the proper amount of oil it requires. This can permanently damage the engine and hike up maintenance costs. A full flow oil filter ensures that this problem does not occur. It allows the oil to move freely even when it is very viscous and hence protects the engine at cold temperatures well.
There are two main types of oil filters under the full flow category. They are:
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