MAHLE OC 981 oil filter matches

Compare MAHLE OC 981 against compatible oil filters from other brands. Review thread size, gasket dimensions, height, valve behavior, and fitment notes before substituting. This is a research tool, not an automatic guarantee of fitment.

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Specification
Searched filter
MAHLE OC 981
Reference filter
Reference dimensions for MAHLE OC 981Gasket ODGasket IDCan ODHeightBypass PSI
Baldwin B1405Best Match
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Thread size3/4-163/4-163/4-163/4-163/4-16
Gasket OD72 mm71.4 mm72.14 mm70.5 mm71.5 mm
Gasket ID62 mm62.7 mm62.74 mm64 mm62.5 mm
Can OD76.2 mm77 mm77.47 mm75 mm74.19 mm
Height89.66 mm88.9 mm88.65 mm87 mm86.46 mm
Internal bypass valveYesYesYesYesYes
Bypass PSID182013 - 1914 - 1816
Anti-drainback valveYesYesYesYesYes

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