UFI Filters explains that it is important to correctly maintain engine oil filters

The main task of an oil filter is to remove impurities and dirt present in the engine oil in order to keep the engine clean and correctly lubricated.
Without it, dirt particles created by the movement of mechanical parts, as well as deteriorated or poor-quality oil, could harm the engine, reducing its lifespan and increasing the chance of breakdowns.
Also, it plays a crucial role in the management of the operating temperature, to prevent overheating of the engine due to friction between the components.
The oil filter has a limited lifespan and must be changed regularly to guarantee efficient engine operation.
Most vehicle manufacturers recommend changing it at least every 15,000km for petrol engines, and every 25/30,000km for diesel engines.
If you drive in extreme conditions, such as dusty Australian environments, or if you drive an older vehicle, the oil filter may need to be changed every 10,000km. UFI Filters also notes the additional suggestion found in vehicle manuals is to replace the oil filter with every oil change.
It is also advisable to check the oil level and effect an oil filter change before long trips when vehicles are subjected to greater stress and the engine could need extra lubrication to work correctly.
When changing the oil filter, UFI Filters says it is advisable to put your trust in a professional with the OE-equivalent spare parts, guaranteed by the UFI aftermarket catalogues.
UFI Filters supplies two types of oil filters: immersion oil filters and screw-on oil filters.
Immersion oil filters are found inside a complete aluminium or plastic module. UFI Filters says they are the most ecological solution, as they are composed only of a central structure made of recyclable plastic, around which the filter media is wrapped, held by two plates.
UFI Filters develops filter media and manufactures them internally according to specific formulations, named FormulaUFI.
More specifically, the oil filters in UFI’s catalogue for light vehicles are available in FormulaUFI.Micron and FormulaUFI.CELL.
FormulaUFI.Micron is a synthetic fibre compound which guarantees the highest levels of efficiency with a filtration capacity of 50 percent down to four microns, is resistant to high pressures, and is suitable for modern Euro 6D Final engines.
FormulaUFI.CELL is made from cellulose combined with synthetic fibres to maximise the retention capacity and pressure resistance.
External screw-on filters are composed of an outer metal structure in which the filter material is located. They have a threaded end for coupling to the engine, generally near the lubrication pump.

For more information, visit www.ufifilters.com or www.ufi-aftermarket.com/eu