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 |
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A-Premium | EOF28700-C | Black Black/Red | CN | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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AC Delco Duraguard |
PH56 | Blue Black/Black | GB | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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AC Delco Gold |
PF60 | Blue ?/? | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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AC Delco Duraguard |
PF60CL | Blue Black/Black | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Beck/Arnley | 041-8170 | Black Black/? | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Bosch | 72150 | Black Black/? | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Bosch Premium |
3421 | Black ?/? | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Bosch Distance Plus |
D3421 | Dark Blue Red/Red | US Purolator |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Castrol Premium Synthetic |
CAS2870 | Black ?/? | US Champion Laboratories, Inc. |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Champ | PH561 | White Black/? | US Champion Laboratories |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Champ XL Synthetic |
PH561XL | Silver Black/Red | US Champion Laboratories |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Champion | COS2870A | Black Black/Red | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Champion | 41393T | White ?/? | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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DeLorean | 102114B | Black Black/? | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Fram High Mileage |
HM2870A | Metallic Copper Black/Black | US Fram Group Operations |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Fram Extra Guard |
PH2870A | Orange Black/Red | US Fram Group Operations |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Fram Ultra Synthetic |
XG2870A | Metallic Gold Black/Red | US Fram Group Operations |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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FVP | R1393 | ? ?/? | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Magneti Marelli | 71758770 | Dark Black/Black | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Mann | W719/30 | Black Black/? | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Purolator | L20252 | Red Black/Black | US Mann+Hummel |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Purolator Boss |
PBL20252 | Metallic Black Black/Red | US Mann+Hummel |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Purolator PureOne |
PL20252 | Mustard Yellow Red/Red | US Purolator |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Purolator One |
PL20252 | Metallic Blue Red/Red | US Mann+Hummel |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Valvoline Maximum Protection |
VO-2870A | Black ?/? | US Champion Laboratories, Inc. |
hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Wix | 51393 | Black Black/Red | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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Wix XP |
51393XP | Black Black/Red | hTBD ⌀TBD |
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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.
Brand | This Application/Bypass | Other Application/Bypass |
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Fram | PH2870A - 22PSI | PH3600 - 12PSI |
Purolator | PL20252 - 25-35 | PL20195 - 12-15 |
Wix | 51393XP - 30PSI | 51516XP - 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.
Brand | Part# | Flute Size/Count (Secondary Size/Count) | Country of Origin |
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MotivX Tools | MX2374 | 74mm / 14 Flutes 75mm / 30 Flutes |
US |
Lisle | 61470 | 74mm / 15 Flutes | |
Lisle | 61480 | 76mm / 15 Flutes | |
CTA Tools | 2481 | 76mm / 14 Flutes | |
OEM Tools | 87114 | 74mm / 14 Flutes | |
OEM Tools | 87145 | 74mm / 15 Flutes | |
OEM Tools | 87146 | 75mm / 15 Flutes 77mm / 15 Flutes |
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OEM Tools | 87147 | 76mm / 14 Flutes |
This list currently contains 8 oil filter sockets, 8 of which have affiliate links.
DMC-12 Oil Change by Delorean Midwest Connection
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.