MAHLE OC 978 vs CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1: Oil Filter Compatibility

Compare MAHLE OC 978 and CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1 oil filters by compatibility, dimensions, thread size, gasket fit, bypass valve, anti-drainback valve status, and match confidence. Use this comparison as a fitment review, not as an automatic substitution guarantee. Both use a M20x1.5 thread.

Quick verdict

COMPATIBLEMatch score: 88

Closest known dimensional difference: height -6.2 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.

  • Thread size is the first hard-fit check for any comparison of spin-on filters.
  • Gasket OD and gasket ID are the most important seal-related dimensions.
  • Height differences can matter for clearance even when thread and gasket fit appear close.
  • Bypass and anti-drainback differences may be important, depending on the application.

MAHLE OC 978 and CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1 specifications

How matching is scored
Specification
MAHLE OC 978
CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1
Thread sizeM20x1.5M20x1.5
Gasket OD70.8 mm71.4 mm
Gasket ID62.3 mm62.7 mm
Can OD75 mm68.25 mm
Height79.5 mm85.73 mm
Internal bypass valveYesYes
Bypass PSID1411 - 14
Anti-drainback valveYesYes

What matters in this specific comparison

Thread size matches: both are M20x1.5.

Gasket OD differs by 0.6 mm (MAHLE OC 978: 70.8 mm, CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1: 71.4 mm).

Gasket ID differs by 0.4 mm (MAHLE OC 978: 62.3 mm, CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1: 62.7 mm).

CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1 is 6.2 mm taller (MAHLE OC 978: 79.5 mm, CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1: 85.73 mm) -- check clearance before substituting.

Can OD differs by 6.8 mm (MAHLE OC 978: 75 mm, CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1: 68.25 mm).

Both open their bypass valve in a comparable range: MAHLE OC 978 at 14-14 psi, CNH Industrial (Case IH) 1275229C1 at 11-14 psi.

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Before substituting, verify thread fit, gasket sealing dimensions, height clearance, bypass behavior, and anti-drainback requirements for your specific application.

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