The decision to change your oil filter is easy—it happens every time you get your oil changed. Deciding which filter brand to use is a bit harder. Your mechanic might just choose for you if you get your oil changed at the shop. But if you want to do it yourself, there are so many brands available.

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How do Magneti Marelli oil filters work?

Oil filters

keep your engine running smoothly by preventing particulates from building up in engine components. Oil pumps push oil through the oil filter to catch dust and dirt before it circulates back through the engine.

Let’s break down some of the key components of oil filters so you have a better understanding of some of the jargon:

Tapping plate: This is the plate through which oil enters and exits the filter. Oil enters through holes along the periphery of the plate and exits through the center hole toward the engine.

Filter medium: This is the part that does the filtering. The medium is a pleated sheet of some porous material, usually either cellulose or some synthetic material.

Anti-drainback valve: A rubber valve prevents oil from flowing back from the engine into the filter when the engine is shut off.

Relief valve: When temperatures drop, oil viscosity can increase, making it flush poorly through the filter. To ensure your engine still receives oil when this happens, the relief valve allows unfiltered oil to bypass the filter.

Gasket: This O-shaped rubber band creates a tight seal when the filter meets the engine to prevent leaks.

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Are Magneti Marelli oil filters good?

Magneti Marelli makes high-quality parts. They are the OEM manufacturer of all of the brands owned under Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. So if you drive a

, or

, odds are Magneti Marelli makes the filter that your dealership would install.

Magneti Marelli specializes more in other auto parts (electrical components, powertrain, etc.), and their oil filters are rarely mentioned as the top option on the market. That said, their filters are high-quality, well-priced, and durable, as long as you get the right one for your car.

How long do Magneti Marelli oil filters last?

It is recommended to change your oil filter every time you change your oil. That means changing it every 5,000 to 8,000 miles.

Can I change Magneti Marelli oil filters myself?

If you want to save some money, changing your oil and oil filter yourself are relatively easy do-it-yourself projects. Changing an oil filter requires little or no tools, and there are plenty of resources online to help you with the process.

If you buy a spin-on filter, all you have to do is:

Buy the correct oil filter for your car make, model, year, and engine type

Locate the filter

Remove the old filter—this can usually be done by hand

Lube up the gasket on the new filter with some clean motor oil

Twist on the new filter (just be sure not to install it too tight)

If the filter is too tight, you may need a filter wrench. Be aware that the old filter will spill oil, and make sure you check that the old gasket didn’t get stuck before installing the new filter.

If you buy a cartridge filter, the installation process is a bit more complicated because you will be preserving the casing and just replacing the filter medium. This sometimes requires a special tool to access the cartridge.

If you do it yourself, you can expect an oil filter replacement to cost between $5 and $20, which is just the price of a new filter.

Key Takeaway Magneti Marelli makes affordable filters at OEM quality, and you can usually replace them yourself if you want to.

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Who makes Magneti Marelli oil filters?

Magneti Marelli is now owned by Calsonic Kansei, a large Japanese automotive company. The Magneti Marelli headquarters are located in Corbetta, Italy.

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