a lubricating oil filter assembly is provided for an internal combustion engine that includes , but is not limited to a body provided with : an oil inlet , an oil outlet , a conduit connecting the oil inlet to the oil outlet , and a chamber suitable for accommodating a filter element , the chamber being in communication with the oil inlet and with the oil outlet . the lubricating oil filter assembly further includes , but is not limited to a valve assembly arranged within the conduit to enable a flow of lubricating oil in dependence of the pressure of the lubricating oil at the oil inlet .