Ford Transit oil filter

Adequate oil pressure in the 2013 Ford Transit is fundamental to the operation of the entire drivetrain. The oil filter has the task of cleaning out contaminants from the engine oil, which is the main lubricating element in the engine. The Ford Transit manufactured from 2014 onwards is very sensitive to the quality of the oil we use.

Ford Transit - changing the oil filter

The oil filter change should be carried out at the same time as the oil change in our Ford Transit. This is the only way we can ensure that our engine is working properly. By changing the oil filter in the Transit, we will make the diesel engine run smoothly and get rid of small contaminants in the engine compartment. Every oil change is usually accompanied by a change of all the filters in the vehicle. One of the most important is the oil filter.

How often should the oil filter be changed in a Ford Transit?

Manufacturers clearly specify the intervals for changing filters, including the oil filter. For example, in the Ford Transit MK7, the oil and oil filter should be changed on average every 20,000 kilometres. The degree of use of the vehicle is also important. If the vehicle is used infrequently, then a timeframe of around 12 months applies.

Oil filter element for Ford Transit

There are basically two types of oil filter for the Ford Transit. One is the canned oil filter and the other is the oil filter cartridge. Some Transit models have an oil filter housing into which the appropriate cartridge is inserted. If this is the case, there is no need to replace the entire oil filter in the Transit - replacing the cartridge alone is sufficient. The parts are very easy to distinguish from each other, as the canned oil filter simply resembles an aluminium can. The most important thing is to select the right Ford Transit oil filter for your vehicle's engine version.