Engine Oil Strainer | Shaar’s Cars

Filters large particles from the engine oil before it enters the oil pump.

The engine oil strainer is located in the oil pan and filters out large debris from the engine oil before it reaches the oil pump, preventing damage to the engine.

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Typical part cost

$30–$100🔒

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Typical labor cost

$100–$300🔒

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Typically lasts

100,000–200,000 mi

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Or about

7.0–10.0 years

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DIY difficulty

5/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Engine Oil Strainer is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Oil pressure too low

Engine knocking

Poor oil lubrication

Oil pump failure

Engine overheating

Loss of power

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Engine Oil Strainer

No standard interval on file

Clean Engine Oil Strainer

No standard interval on file

Inspect Engine Oil Strainer

No standard interval on file