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VIDEO: Oil Filter Bypass Valves And Filter Capacity

When a system is in bypass, contaminants are not being filtered out of the oil. This video is sponsored by FRAM.

Oil Filter Inspection

Cartridge oil filters are easy to inspect, but canister oil filters give a limited view inside the holes in the base plate.

VIDEO: Installing A Spin-On Oil Filter

Most light vehicle oil filters do not need a wrench for installation. Why? This video is sponsored by FRAM.

VIDEO: Why Do Oil Filters Have Anti-Drain Back Valves?

For spin-on filters, it’s a rubber-like membrane on the inner side of the can. This video is sponsored by FRAM.

VIDEO: Letting A Cartridge Drain

A cartridge oil filter housing contains some of the most contaminated oil. This video is sponsored by FRAM.

Hot Shot’s Secret Introduces Frantz Bypass Oil Filter System

The new Frantz Bypass Oil Filter System is for the Ford 6.0 and 6.4-liter Ford Powerstroke engine.

VIDEO: When Do You Change Your Oil And Filter?

What kind of driver you are dictates when you should change your oil. This Q&A video is sponsored by WIX Filters.

VIDEO: How To Install A Spin-On Oil Filter

Did you know an oil filter is the most commonly replaced component in a vehicle? This Q&A video is sponsored by WIX Filters.

VIDEO: Cartridge Oil Filter Replacement

Cartridge oil filters are becoming more common on import-nameplate vehicles. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.

10 Cartridge Oil Filter Tips

Cartridge oil filters make potential mistakes more likely because they require more knowledge and tools to properly change the oil than a canister filter.

VIDEO: Torque Specifications On Cartridge Oil Filter Caps

Some oil filter housings have torque specifications, but cartridge oil filter caps are made of different materials for different engines. It is very important that you look up the specific filter needed for the car you’re repairing, Andrew Markel explains why.

VIDEO: Oil Filter Maintenance Tips

Doug Kaufman discusses the different types of oil filters, and tips for their replacement when the time comes.