Oil Filters

Ducati Oil Filter Substitutes

Purolator ML16829 Black Motorcycle Oil Filter,Pack of 1 : Amazon.com : Automotive



Previously posted by Izaac:

This is a list I've compiled of filters I've found that fit. I have handled and used all of them. I use the Perf-Form and Athena. There may be others which fit (I've heard the Citroen 2A uses an identically featured filter) but have never seen it. Izaak

US available: (exact)
K & N KN-153 (The nut on the can allows for easy removal)
Perf-Form DUC-1 (A very-well designed filter with attention to detail.)
Athena FFP011 (Ducati OEM)
Scott's Performance (permanent washable replacement)

US available: (near exact, fits fine, length may vary)
Fram PH6074 (was PH2839, PH2864A)
Purolator ML16829 3.3 x 3.2 x 3.3 inches (was FC 103 or OC 5)
AC Delco FX0011 (was X4A)
Motorcraft EFL 47
NAPA: 1352 (1352NAPA and 551352 on the box)

Non US:
Champion H101
Cooper Z64
Powertrain FL125
Fiaam FT4654, FT 4847 or PA7059
Purflux LS187
Halfords HOF216
Tecafilter Ref OC5
Technocar R12, R72, R434
Knecht OC 5 (equivalent to Ducati #065149960 and #090549960)
TJ FB2094
Mann & H W712/9, W712/11
Unipart GFE 201

Exercise care when installing the K&N-153 filter. The nut on the filter is formed as part of the casing — hollow not solid — so if the filter is over-tightened, the nut easily deforms leaving you with filter that is smooth on the outside with nothing to grab onto (it’s a nightmare to remove.)