MAN 51055040104 engine oil filter element

Description

The MAN 51055040104 is an engine oil filter element designed to remove contaminants from engine oil, ensuring optimal lubrication and extending engine life. It is a critical component within the lubrication system of various engines. This filter efficiently traps particles, preventing wear and tear on engine components and maintaining oil viscosity. Manufactured in Spain, this filter element has dimensions of 121 x 121 x 270 mm and provides reliable filtration for peak engine performance.

Key Features & Benefits

This thing’s job is pretty straightforward. It cleans the oil. Engine oil gets dirty as it circulates, picking up bits of metal, combustion particles, and just general gunk. The filter element is what physically traps all that stuff, allowing clean oil to keep flowing and lubricating everything. It’s basically a fine mesh screen inside a metal can – it doesn't make the oil better, it keeps it good. It sits in the oil filter housing, which is usually somewhere on the engine block. Oil gets pumped from the oil pan, through the filter element, and then on to lubricate all the moving parts. Think of it as a crucial part of the circulatory system for your engine. Without good oil flow and filtration, things wear out quickly. You can find a good selection of these at places like Fixparts Online, and they're usually pretty easy to swap out during an oil change.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, clean oil is the lifeblood of your engine. If the filter gets clogged, oil flow gets restricted. That means parts don’t get properly lubricated, and that leads to wear and tear. Over time, that can cause serious engine damage – we’re talking worn bearings, scored cylinder walls, things like that. You’ll notice if it’s really bad, usually with a drop in oil pressure, maybe some engine noise. But ideally, you replace it regularly, along with the oil, to prevent problems before they start. It acts like a shield, protecting the more expensive parts of your engine. It's a relatively inexpensive part, so keeping it fresh is just good preventative maintenance.

Warranty Information

MAN 51055040104 engine oil filter element comes with a 1-year warranty