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DeLorean 102114B Cross Reference

The original oil filter was a Purflux LS410C, which was a relatively wide filter, but not so wide that it wasn't able to fit next to the oil pressure sending unit. Modern, readily available filters with the same thread and relative gasket diameter, don't quite fit next to all versions of the oil pressure sender unit, so modern DMC-12 engine oil changes tend to use the more narrow 3/4-16 thread, high bypass pressure valve filters, which are listed here.

The following unofficial cross reference data is information gathered about oil filters from various brands. Any listing with a date code is data taken from an actual in-hand oil filter unless otherwise described in notes. If there is no date code listed, it is general information taken from somewhere online and information like the country of origin should be viewed with even more skepticism. The "Check" date is when the oil filter was last checked. If a date code says "None", that means it was in hand but no date code was found, even when checked with UV light.

Due to the variables involved, the safest option for the DMC-12 is the DeLorean Oil Filter.

Thread: 3/4-16

Note: You may see some brands with multiple part numbers. Some of these are the difference between regions (such as European versus North American) while others are differences in intended applications, even though they will otherwise fit a vehicle. Internal differences may be present that may have unintended behavior when used on an unintended application.

Note: Because this is a niche application with no OEM support and is a generally odd application, it is very important that you do not rely solely on this page for making your oil filter choice.

For DMC#: 102114B / 102114

If the part number is a link, it is an affilate link that will take you to a listing where you can check pricing and availability. More information at the bottom of the page.

Brand
Product Line
Part#Filter Color
Gasket/ADBV Color
Country of Origin
Manufacturer
Height
Diameter
Date Code
A-Premium Black
Black/Red
CN hTBD
TBD
AC Delco
Duraguard
PH56 Blue
Black/Black
GB hTBD
TBD
AC Delco
Gold
PF60 Blue
?/?
hTBD
TBD
AC Delco
Duraguard
Blue
Black/Black
hTBD
TBD
Beck/Arnley Black
Black/?
hTBD
TBD
Bosch Black
Black/?
hTBD
TBD
Bosch
Premium
Black
?/?
hTBD
TBD
Bosch
Distance Plus
Dark Blue
Red/Red
US
Purolator
hTBD
TBD
Castrol
Premium Synthetic
CAS2870 Black
?/?
US
Champion Laboratories, Inc.
hTBD
TBD
Champ White
Black/?
US
Champion Laboratories
hTBD
TBD
Champ
XL Synthetic
PH561XL Silver
Black/Red
US
Champion Laboratories
hTBD
TBD
Champion Black
Black/Red
hTBD
TBD
Champion 41393T White
?/?
hTBD
TBD
DeLorean 102114B Black
Black/?
hTBD
TBD
Fram
High Mileage
Metallic Copper
Black/Black
US
Fram Group Operations
hTBD
TBD
Fram
Extra Guard
Orange
Black/Red
US
Fram Group Operations
hTBD
TBD
Fram
Ultra Synthetic
Metallic Gold
Black/Red
US
Fram Group Operations
hTBD
TBD
FVP ?
?/?
hTBD
TBD
Magneti Marelli Dark
Black/Black
hTBD
TBD
Mann Black
Black/?
hTBD
TBD
Purolator Red
Black/Black
US
Mann+Hummel
hTBD
TBD
Purolator
Boss
Metallic Black
Black/Red
US
Mann+Hummel
hTBD
TBD
Purolator
PureOne
PL20252 Mustard Yellow
Red/Red
US
Purolator
hTBD
TBD
Purolator
One
Metallic Blue
Red/Red
US
Mann+Hummel
hTBD
TBD
Valvoline
Maximum Protection
VO-2870A Black
?/?
US
Champion Laboratories, Inc.
hTBD
TBD
Wix Black
Black/Red
hTBD
TBD
Wix
XP
Black
Black/Red
hTBD
TBD
Wix
Pro-Tec
PXL51393 White
Black/Red
hTBD
TBD

This list currently contains 28 oil filters, 19 of which have affiliate links.

Similar Filters

There are two major applications that have a filter with a 3/4-16 thread, about 120mm tall, about 74mm diameter, and gasket near the lip. However, there are two dramatically different bypass valve pressure levels. Here are the bypass valve settings as described by the respective websites on 2025-06-08, and these are for Fram Extra Guard, Purolator One, and Wix XP.

BrandThis Application/BypassOther Application/Bypass
FramPH2870A - 22PSIPH3600 - 12PSI
PurolatorPL20252 - 25-35PL20195 - 12-15
Wix51393XP - 30PSI51516XP - 16PSI

Note: Manufacturers may change this data at any time.

This is why the application is important, but also reveals that even among different brands, the bypass valve setting will vary. Ideally, you will keep filters changed often enough to not need a bypass valve anyway, but an improper bypass valve pressure could result in undesired oil filtering that can lead to engine damage.

Filter Sockets/Caps

Note that filter designs vary, and some have particularly vague flutes that may not work with any socket/cup. If the part number is a link, it is an affilate link that will take you to a listing where you can check pricing and availability. More information at the bottom of the page.

BrandPart#Flute Size/Count
(Secondary Size/Count)
Country
of Origin
MotivX Tools 74mm / 14 Flutes
75mm / 30 Flutes
US
Lisle 74mm / 15 Flutes
Lisle 76mm / 15 Flutes
CTA Tools 76mm / 14 Flutes
OEM Tools 74mm / 14 Flutes
OEM Tools 74mm / 15 Flutes
OEM Tools 75mm / 15 Flutes
77mm / 15 Flutes
OEM Tools 76mm / 14 Flutes

This list currently contains 8 oil filter sockets, 8 of which have affiliate links.

DMC-12 Oil Change by

An oil change performed on a DeLorean DMC-12 by Delorean Midwest Connection members. Note the oil filter space at 2:10 in; it is one of the filters sized here, not the Purflux LS410C size or larger diameter. The oil pressure sender to the left of the filter limits the number of larger filters that actually fit.