What is the function of the bypass valve in an oil filter?
What is the function of the bypass valve in an oil filter?
The bypass valve – otherwise known as a pressure relief valve – is an integral part of the oil filter. The valve is designed to open when the oil filter becomes clogged or when the oil is too thick.
Where is the oil pressure relief valve located?
To address this, there’s a pressure relief valve located at the oil pump outlet. Its purpose is to open when engine oil pressure reaches a certain value. A problem with the pressure relief valve can cause damage to the engine oil filter and to the engine itself.
What can happen to an oil filter when the pressure relief?
Its purpose is to open when engine oil pressure reaches a certain value. A problem with the pressure relief valve can cause damage to the engine oil filter and to the engine itself. Modern oil pumps are either driven off the camshaft, crankshaft, or timing belt/chain.
What happens when the oil pump relief valve fails?
This allows oil to flow back into the crankcase preventing excessive oil pressure. The spring tension of the relief valve determines the maximum oil pressure. Oil pump pressure relief valves can fail in either the open or closed position. This can cause damage to the engine oil filter and to the engine itself.
The bypass valve – otherwise known as a pressure relief valve – is an integral part of the oil filter. The valve is designed to open when the oil filter becomes clogged or when the oil is too thick.
To address this, there’s a pressure relief valve located at the oil pump outlet. Its purpose is to open when engine oil pressure reaches a certain value. A problem with the pressure relief valve can cause damage to the engine oil filter and to the engine itself.
Its purpose is to open when engine oil pressure reaches a certain value. A problem with the pressure relief valve can cause damage to the engine oil filter and to the engine itself. Modern oil pumps are either driven off the camshaft, crankshaft, or timing belt/chain.
This allows oil to flow back into the crankcase preventing excessive oil pressure. The spring tension of the relief valve determines the maximum oil pressure. Oil pump pressure relief valves can fail in either the open or closed position. This can cause damage to the engine oil filter and to the engine itself.
Why does the oil bypass valve not open?
This allows the oil to bypass the filter through a center tube. The oil then goes straight to the engine to prevent starvation and damage. If the bypass valve doesn’t open when needed, the filter will swell and eventually burst.
How does a racor bypass oil filter work?
The Racor Remote Bypass Oil Filter Kit comes complete with all hose and fittings required for a simple installation. The filter is mounted using the heavy duty bracket which is supplied. The oil supply is easily taken from the engine by means of the unique Racor machined and anodized components.
What happens if you open the oil filter too late?
If the valve opens too soon or too frequently, it will cause contaminated oil to flow into the engine which can accelerate the wear of surfaces. And if the valve opens too late, the flow of oil could get obstructed, resulting in poor lubrication. This is why the opening pressure is carefully crafted to protect the longevity of your engine.
