How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Avoid Expensive Repairs, Improve Fuel Economy, Understand Your Warranty, Save Money

A cheap oil filter on an engine can result in engine damage. Today, carmakers build into their oil filters check
valves to ensure the oil stays in the engine overnight and doesn’t drain out, leaving the engine dry during cold
starts. In addition, high-grade filter media is used to make sure the tiniest speck of dirt is filtered out, thus
protecting the engine. Installing a cheap knockoff filter puts your powerplant in danger.