Just curious, my oil strainer is a little beat up, has a few holes in it. Should it be replaced or not necessary? Just wondering if it is something I need to look for. Thanks much for help. Has anyone else ever had this issue?

 

oil strainer? what the heck is that?

 

It is the strainer located right above the lower oil pan.

 

fail on my part - I was thinking of a post where someone was asking why there were holes in the inside of his oil filter. I really need to get more sleep...

I've honestly never heard of anyone here replacing the pan strainer, nor know how exactly it would get "beat up"....

 

It just has a couple holes in it, I don't think it is a big deal its not like its clogged or anything.

 

What have I missed.......I'm still trying to figure out this "oil strainer"!! Is he talking about the oil baffle/windage tray? Or......the pump inlet screen?

 

I would assume he means the pump inlet screen. The oil baffle/windage tray doesn't really "strain" anything per se...