Mishimoto Engine Oil Filter Support

Mishimoto Engine Oil Filter Support: Engineered to Eliminate Weak Points

When it comes to engine oil filter support hardware, Mishimoto approaches the category the same way they approach everything else — by identifying where factory components fall short and engineering a better solution. Their engine oil filter support products are purpose-built to replace failure-prone OEM components and provide a stable, leak-resistant foundation for your engine's oil filtration system.

Why OEM Oil Filter Housings Fail — and What Mishimoto Does Differently

Many stock oil filter housings are made from plastic and are known to become brittle after repeated heat cycles. When that happens, even the slightest torque on the filter cap during an oil change can be enough to crack the housing and cause significant oil leaks. Because the oil filter housing on many engines lives underneath the intake manifold, these leaks are notoriously difficult to identify and diagnose — oil running down the back of the engine can even be mistaken for a failed rear main seal, leading to thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs.

Mishimoto's aluminum oil filter housing is compatible with 3.6L and 3.2L Pentastar engines (2011–2017) and provides a robust, leak-proof replacement for the OEM plastic housing that often cracks under heat stress. This housing is significantly stronger than the stock polymer version, won't become brittle over time, and features upgraded Viton seals for improved oil and fuel resistance, ensuring a long service life.

A Complete Kit, Not Just a Part

Mishimoto's complete kit includes the aluminum housing, oil filter, filter cap, intake manifold gaskets, filter housing seals, heat exchanger, oil temp and pressure sensors, and bolts — making it a true one-stop solution for Pentastar-powered vehicles. This level of completeness reflects Mishimoto's broader engineering philosophy: give the installer everything needed to do the job right the first time.

Oil Filter Spacers for Clearance and Sensor Integration

Mishimoto's oil filter spacer is designed with dual use in mind — it's perfect for providing clearance for oil cooler sandwich plates on engines with recessed or inaccessible oil filter landings, offering 1.25" of additional clearance. As an additional use, the oil filter spacer incorporates two pressurized ports for probes, sensors, sending units, or pressurized oil feeds. Whether you're adding an oil pressure gauge or plumbing a turbocharger oil feed, this spacer eliminates the need to tap or drill into the engine block.

Mishimoto builds these spacers from billet 6061 CNC-machined aluminum, includes a stainless-steel oil filter center bolt, and uses a precision-designed nitrile O-ring to ensure a leak-free seal.

The Mishimoto Commitment to Quality

Mishimoto is a name customers can trust to provide performance satisfaction, and their customers know they'll always be there to support their products. All engine oil filter support products are backed by Mishimoto's Lifetime Warranty, giving owners long-term confidence whether they're building a weekend track car, a lifted off-roader, or maintaining a daily driver. Explore the full Mishimoto brand catalog or browse all engine oil filter support products to find the right fit for your application.