oil filter
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- noun
- /ɔɪl ˈfɪltər/
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filtro de aceite
- I discard the spark plug and oil filter and wrap the motor in a sheet to keep it dust-free, then reverse the process in the middle of each March.
- change the oil filter
- new oil filter
- remote oil filter
Examples
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A clogged oil filter can cause serious damage to your engine over time.
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Brand new oil filter, good as new.
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You know, oil filters you need four times a year.
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I want the oil filter where I can reach it.
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Each of them is about $30, again with the oil filter being the cheaper one.
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The oil filter and two diesel fuel filters that are bigger than the oil filter.
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All right, first things first, you're gonna change the oil filter while I work on the convertor.
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Slick to the touch, engine oil leaks typically originate from the oil pan, valve covers, oil filter, or rear engine seal area.
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The mechanic replaced the old oil filter to ensure the engine runs smoothly.
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If you want your car to perform well, always change the oil filter during regular maintenance.
Synonyms
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A thing that removes unwanted parts from water, air, light and sound
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Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from combining 'oil' (the fluid) with 'filter' (a device that removes impurities): an oil filter is simply a filter for oil. This is a literal, compositional noun+noun compound common across languages and would be immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Oil filter is a simple name for the part that cleans the oil in a car engine by catching dirt and bits. The filter keeps them out so the engine parts stay safe, so the name shows it 'protects' the engine.