Oil filter for Duratec

[boss351]

Is there an off the shelf autozone type available filter that will work on the Caterhams with Duratec power?

 

Adam

[V-Robb]

I believe so. Just look up Ford Focus with the 2L engine in the cross reference. That's what I did but don't remember right now which one it was exactly (@ work)...

[11Budlite]

Just make sure you search for the later Duratec-powered Focus models. It should be 2005 and later.

[boss351]

Here is what I found out. What comes on the car as part of the engine ancilliary package is a UFI 2311800, these were I think first available on some Renault models and as much as I could tell also used on Lotus Europa's. WIX has a cross-referenced stubby filter, 51335. I grabbed a WIX filter that was designated for the 2010 2.0l Focus, and I believe it would have no problem fitting either. So, in about another 300 miles I'll change out the oil and filter and post back here..

[Boxologist]

the spec'd filter for the zetec in a Fukkus is too tall to fit in a 7 SV, so I had to match the filter product number to find out what car it was actually meant for. It turned out my filter also worked on older v6 camrys. I suggest u try that or buy a duratec filter first and see if it actually can fit enough to slide onto the port before doing teh oil change.

[Sean]

A quick search I did indicated that the WIX 51348 would be the suitable filter, but the 51215 might work as well (might not have the anti-drain back valve that the 51348 has; it is unclear). Both of these are the same size stubby type.

 

edit - Gol-dang, that 51335 filter is short! Less than 2-1/2 inches high!

Edited July 14, 2010 by Sean
51335 was remarkably stubby, so I remarked