Mahle H31318 Engine Oil Filter Adapter Gasket

Engine Oil Filter Adapter Gasket for GM V8 Applications

The Mahle H31318 engine oil filter adapter gasket is an OEM-standard sealing part for GM trucks, vans, and SUVs that use an oil filter adapter mounted to the engine block. Built with paper gasket material, it provides the sealing surface between the adapter and the block to help maintain proper oil control.

Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for dependable sealing performance. This H31318 gasket is a direct-fit service part for a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC applications, including Chevrolet C1500, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon models.

Key Features

• OEM-standard engine oil filter adapter gasket
• Paper gasket material for the adapter-to-block sealing surface
• Fits between the oil filter adapter and the engine block
• Built for Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and related GM platforms
• Mahle H31318 replacement part number for service and repair work

Detailed Description

Mahle H31318 is an engine oil filter adapter gasket used on many GM light-duty trucks, full-size vans, SUVs, and commercial chassis applications from 1976 through 1999. It is designed for vehicles such as the Chevrolet C1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC C2500, GMC Savana 2500, and Cadillac Escalade, where the gasket seals the adapter assembly to the block. This part cross-references FEL-PRO ES 72671 for the same application.

Use Mahle H31318 when servicing an oil filter adapter leak or replacing a worn sealing gasket during engine maintenance. The paper construction supports a precise seal in the adapter interface, helping restore proper oil containment on GM applications that use this style of mounting.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the engine oil filter adapter
• Leaks at the adapter-to-block sealing surface
• Maintenance repairs after removing the oil filter adapter
• Replacement of a deteriorated paper gasket on GM engines
• Service work on Chevrolet C1500, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the adapter and block for old gasket material, scoring, or contamination. Confirm the vehicle uses the oil filter adapter style listed in the fitment data before ordering. For best results, follow the factory service procedure and torque specifications for the specific engine application.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies OEM-standard sealing products trusted by manufacturers and technicians around the world. H31318 is built to meet the expectations of professional repair work and is intended for direct replacement use on the listed GM applications.