What is a Hengst housing?
The HENGST® housing is equipped with a bypass valve located in the housing’s post. NAPA Filters recommends the 7674 oil filter for the GM 1.4L Engine with the HENGST® housing. The UFI® housing is not equipped with a bypass valve. The bypass valve is located in the oil filter.
Who makes Hengst oil filters?
Hengst Automotive
Hengst Automotive, based in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is a company that specializes in fluid management, crankcase ventilation systems as well as filter systems for oil, fuel, air and cabin air filtration….Hengst Automotive.
| Type | SE & Co. KG |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Headquarters | Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Deutschland |
What is an oil filter housing?
The oil filter housing is a housing used for oil filters inside the engine bay. It is something that connects the oil filter with the engine by securing it at one place. To put it simply, Oil filter housing provides a safe place for the oil filter to do its job.
Who makes Mahle filters?
MAHLE GmbH is a German automotive parts manufacturer based in Stuttgart, Germany. It is one of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide….Mahle GmbH.
| Type | GmbH |
|---|---|
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Michael Frick (Chairman and CEO ad interim) |
| Products | Automotive parts |
| Revenue | €12.581 billion (2018) |
How important is oil filter housing?
The oil filter housing is an important service to ensure your vehicle’s engine is lubricated and that oil is reaching all parts of your engine to avoid friction and part damages.
How much does a oil filter housing cost?
Running your engine with a leaking oil filter can result in extensive engine damage, so it’s important to have your oil filter housing replaced as soon as possible when it is damaged. The average cost to replace the oil filter housing is $150 to $700 depending on the make and model of your vehicle.
What is the purpose of an oil filter in a car?
An oil filter is typically encased in a small capsule with various components inside that are used to filter out contaminants within the oil. The filter’s job is to cycle the clean oil back through the engine parts to keep the components running as smoothly as possible.
Where are UFI Filters made?
Shanghai, China
2020. UFI Filters Group’s Hydraulic Division inaugurates the new production plant in Shanghai, China, with the SOFIMA brand, SOFIMA INDUSTRIAL FILTERS CO., LTD.