Oil Filter

Made:: 1930 in Leeds and London

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Oil filter made by the Vacuum Oil Company Limited and distributed by Kays of Leeds, c.1930.

Oil filters play a crucial role in maintaining engine health by removing unwanted particles from lubricating oil.

Details

Category:: Motive Power

Object Number:: Y1991.26

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy) and tin plated

Measurements:: overall: 540 mm x 1050 mm,

type:: oil filter

credit:: Gift of Mr. T. Taylor

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