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    Automotive Oil Filters
    The oil filter is used to clean the oil as it is being pumped thru the engine. Most cars have an external oil filter to help keep the engine oil clean between oil changes. For vehicles with external oil filters, there are two types used.

    The first and most common on domestic and Japanese cars is the spin-on oil filter. This is where the entire oil filter is self contained and can be removed and properly disposed of when you do an oil change. These spin-on oil filters are usually made of metal with a paper-filtering medium inside that traps metallic shavings and dirt that end up in engine oil. Some spin-on filters will have an internal check valve to keep oil inside the oil filter when the engine is off. This helps the engine get oil faster when it is just started up. Another feature some spin-on oil filters have is an internal bypass. This allows unfiltered oil back into the engine if the filter gets clogged because dirty oil is better than none at all.

    The second type of oil filter is used mostly on European vehicles and is a cartridge type oil filter. This is where a reusable housing is used and you only change the paper-filtering medium inside. These are usually sold as oil filter kits where you get the paper filter oil filtering material and the associated rubber O-rings that seal the paper inside the housing. You should always change your oil filter ever time you change the vehicles engine oil.

    There are some newer vehicles that suggest you can change the oil filter every other oil change. Drivewire does not subscribe to this thinking, and for a few extra dollars at the time of a oil change this is just good common sense. oil filters on most vehicles today have been downsized to account for the reduction of space in the engine compartment, and yes cost is a factor! So smaller oil filter equals less filtering capacity. So it is Drivewires recommendation that the oil filter be changed along with the oil every 3,000 miles or six months.

    The oil filters job is to remove solid contaminants such as dirt, carbon and metal particles from the oil before they can damage bearing, journal and cylinder wall surfaces in the engine. The more dirt and other contaminants the oil filter can trap and hold, the better. In time, though, accumulated dirt and debris trapped by the filter begin obstruct the flow of oil. The oilfilter should be changed before it reaches this point, which is why the filter needs to be replaced when the oil is changed.

    Drivewire recommends trying to always use the oil filter that is OEM (original equipment manufacturer) quality. This means the same oil filter that you would buy at the car dealership. Make sure the oil filter you are replacing has the same tolerances as the factory oil filter including filtration level and anti-drain back valves etc. So try to avoid cheap oil filters, because in this case better is typically more expensive.

Available Oil Filter Makes

Featured Oil Filters

11 2011 Mercedes Benz S400 Oil Filter - Bosch

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Bosch Premium Cartridge Oil Filter

Bosch Premium Oil Filters, featuring FILTECH, utilize an exclusive blend of natural and synthetic materials to provide superior oil filtration and increased engine wear protection.

The Bosch FILTECH filtering area is up to 42% larger than conventional filters. Plus, the filter media is close to 30% thicker, and can screen out more harmful contaminants than a conventional filter.

  • OEM Design and a Direct Fit Replacement
  • Exclusive FILTECH media technology
  • Silicone anti-drain back valve
  • High lubricity gasket design
  • Traps 99% of harmful contaminants
  • Ideal for standard or synthetic motor oils
Warranty Information: 12 month - 12,000 mile limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.


Type: Direct OE replacement

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Warranty: 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty

Part #: W0133-1632731

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Bosch Premium Oil Filter

Bosch Premium Oil Filters, featuring FILTECH, utilize an exclusive blend of natural and synthetic materials to provide superior oil filtration and increased engine wear protection.

The Bosch FILTECH filtering area is up to 42% larger than conventional filters. Plus, the filter media is close to 30% thicker, and can screen out more harmful contaminants than a conventional filter.

  • OEM Design and a Direct Fit Replacement
  • Exclusive FILTECH media technology
  • Silicone anti-drain back valve
  • High lubricity gasket design
  • Double-locked rolled seam
Warranty Information: 12 month - 12,000 mile limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.


Type: Direct OE replacement

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Warranty: 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty

Part #: W0133-1639479

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MANN Cartridge Oil Filter

MANN-FILTER oil filters reliably purify oils from dirt and solid particles such as dust, abraded metal, carbon deposits, soot particles etc.

MANN oil filter media have been specially developed for use in modern engines. Their distinctive feature is their high dirt absorption capacity, filter fineness that is exactly coordinated with the engine requirements, and high resistance to chemicals. The service life of these long-life filter media is  already 50,000 km in the passenger car sector and 150,000 km for trucks.

MANN Oil Filter Cartridge
MANN oil filter cartridges are either situated in their own housing or they are integrated directly into the engine oil circulation system. They are particularly kind to the environment as only the filter element is replaced. Housing and valves remain on the engine block. The exact fit in the housing ensures that MANN-FILTER oil filter cartridges are completely leak-free.

The metal-free MANN-FILTER oil filter cartridges are particularly eco-friendly. They are made of one material and does not create any ash when disposed of in a thermal process.

  • Reduced use of raw materials
  • Kinder to the environment with less waste during maintenance
  • Waste disposal problems are eased
Warranty Information: 12 month - 12,000 mile limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.


Type: Direct OE replacement

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Warranty: 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty

Part #: W0133-1638073

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12 2012 Nissan NV3500 Oil Filter - Bosch

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Bosch Premium Oil Filter

Bosch Premium Oil Filters, featuring FILTECH, utilize an exclusive blend of natural and synthetic materials to provide superior oil filtration and increased engine wear protection.

The Bosch FILTECH filtering area is up to 42% larger than conventional filters. Plus, the filter media is close to 30% thicker, and can screen out more harmful contaminants than a conventional filter.

  • OEM Design and a Direct Fit Replacement
  • Exclusive FILTECH media technology
  • Silicone anti-drain back valve
  • High lubricity gasket design
  • Double-locked rolled seam
Warranty Information: 12 month - 12,000 mile limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.


Type: Direct OE replacement

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Warranty: 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty

Part #: W0133-1638275

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OES Genuine Oil Filter

The OES Genuine Oil Filter is a direct fit OEM replacement that guarantees the same performance and quality provided by the vehicle manufacturer.<

  • Original Equipment Supplier
  • Easy installation with a factory quality fit
  • Spin-on type filters incorporate an automatic safety relief valve to protect the engine.
  • OE quality filter media.
  • High temperature and pressure tested.
The OES Genuine Oil Filter is the same product supplied by the automotive dealer and is provided in the vehicle manufacturers branded packaging.

Warranty Information: 12 month - 12,000 mile limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.


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Part #: W0133-1636843

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12 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Oil Filter - Denso

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DENSO Oil Filter

DENSO First Time Fit oil filters feature a heavy-duty steel case to resist distortion, dual-layer filtration media for maximum engine protection, a molded, pre-lubricated o-ring to prevent leakage, and a silicone anti-drain back valve to protect the engine against damaging wear on cold start-up.

  • Heavy-duty steel case resists distortion.
  • Pre-lubricated molded o-ring provides superior sealing over generic filters.
  • Unique torque stopper design prevents leaks from under torquing .
  • Dual-layer filtration media for greater oil filtration.
  • Silicone anti-drain back valve prevents rough starts.
  • Traps contaminants for increased engine protection.
As an added bonus, DENSO filters also employ an innovative Torque Stopper case design that prevents over-tightening and simplifies installation, a great feature for do-it-yourselfers.

Warranty Information: 12 month - 12,000 mile limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.


Type: Direct OE replacement

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Part #: W0133-1639112

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12 2012 Infiniti M35h Oil Filter - Bosch

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Bosch Premium Oil Filter

Bosch Premium Oil Filters, featuring FILTECH, utilize an exclusive blend of natural and synthetic materials to provide superior oil filtration and increased engine wear protection.

The Bosch FILTECH filtering area is up to 42% larger than conventional filters. Plus, the filter media is close to 30% thicker, and can screen out more harmful contaminants than a conventional filter.

  • OEM Design and a Direct Fit Replacement
  • Exclusive FILTECH media technology
  • Silicone anti-drain back valve
  • High lubricity gasket design
  • Double-locked rolled seam
Warranty Information: 12 month - 12,000 mile limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.


Type: Direct OE replacement

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Warranty: 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty

Part #: W0133-1638020

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12 2012 Kia Sorento Oil Filter - Full

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Full Oil Filter

Full oil filters are manufactured using only the highest quality materials and are fully tested to guarantee they meet or exceed the manufacturer’s specifications for filtration, pressure and durability.

  • OE Equivalent and a direct fit replacement.
  • Spin-on type filters incorporate an automatic safety relief valve to protect the engine.
  • OE quality filter media.
  • High temperature and pressure tested.
Warranty Information: 12 month - 12,000 mile limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.




Ht=82mm Dia=80mm

Type: Direct OE replacement

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Warranty: 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty

Part #: W0133-1640627

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11 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Oil Filter - Bosch

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Bosch Premium Oil Filter

Bosch Premium Oil Filters, featuring FILTECH, utilize an exclusive blend of natural and synthetic materials to provide superior oil filtration and increased engine wear protection.

The Bosch FILTECH filtering area is up to 42% larger than conventional filters. Plus, the filter media is close to 30% thicker, and can screen out more harmful contaminants than a conventional filter.

  • OEM Design and a Direct Fit Replacement
  • Exclusive FILTECH media technology
  • Silicone anti-drain back valve
  • High lubricity gasket design
  • Double-locked rolled seam
Warranty Information: 12 month - 12,000 mile limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.


Type: Direct OE replacement

Quantity Sold: Sold individually

Warranty: 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty

Part #: W0133-1597039

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