Oil filter module and thermostat unit

An oil filter module of a filter for oil, comprising:

• a connector for a filter element;
• an oil-coolant heat exchanger controlling temperature of supplied oil;
• a housing in which a bypass line for bypassing the oil-coolant heat exchanger is arranged, the housing including a valve chamber with a thermostat unit;
• wherein the thermostat unit controls oil flow through the bypass line depending on the temperature of the oil;
• wherein the housing is comprises
• at least a valve housing part;
• and
• a heat exchanger housing part;
• wherein the valve chamber is arranged in the valve housing part, the valve chamber has a substantially U-shaped profile, an extension direction of legs of the U defining a longitudinal direction;
• wherein the valve housing part includes a control chamber;
• wherein a control unit is arranged within the control chamber, the control unit including a guide pin extending outwardly in the longitudinal direction away from the control unit in the control chamber;
• wherein the guide pin is inserted into a guide pin receptacle in the valve housing and abutting against a stop;
• wherein a base plate of the heat exchanger housing part closes off the valve chamber along a longitudinal side.