Motorcycle Glossary
Oil filter
In Turkish: Yağ filtresi
In short
An oil filter traps metal particles and dirt in the engine oil so that clean oil circulates through the engine.
Three types are common on motorcycles:
- Cartridge (element) filter: a paper element fitted inside a cover
- Spin-on filter: replaced complete with its canister
- Mesh strainer: on small engines and scooters; not replaced but cleaned at each oil change
The filter is usually renewed at every oil change or every second one (see the manual). Renew its O-ring as well, and do not overtighten spin-on filters.
Also known as (including Turkish names)
- Yağ süzgeci
- Filtre
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Last updated: October 9, 2026
