Mobil 1 M1C-451A Engine Oil Filter

Mobil 1 M1C-451A Engine Oil Filter

The Mobil 1 M1C-451A is a cartridge-style engine oil filter for select Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Ford applications. It is built for low-duty passenger vehicle use and is a direct match for many synthetic-oil service intervals, including Audi RS3, Audi TT RS Quattro, and Volkswagen Jetta applications.

Key Features

• Cartridge oil filter design for modern engine filter housings
• Metal-free filter style for clean service and disposal
• 5.00 in. height with 2.50 in. outside diameter
• Includes 1 gasket and 1 O-ring for the filter housing service
• Direct replacement part number M1C-451A for select European vehicles
• Cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 37187 for the same application

Detailed Description

Mobil 1 M1C-451A is a cartridge engine oil filter with a 5.00-inch height, 2.50-inch outside diameter, and 1.27-inch inside diameter. The cartridge format is used in enclosed filter housings common on late-model Audi, Volkswagen, and Volvo engines. This filter is listed for a wide range of vehicles, including 2017-2020 Audi RS3, 2018-2022 Audi TT RS Quattro, 2005-2017 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2015-2016 Volvo XC60. It also appears in synthetic oil applications where a premium filter is recommended, such as 2024 Audi RS3 and 2015-2016 Volvo S60.

Use M1C-451A when servicing engines that call for a cartridge lube metal-free filter with the listed dimensions and seal profile. The part number M1C-451A is also referenced across multiple aftermarket and OE-style listings for the same application.

What This Oil Filter Helps Address

• Routine engine oil contamination from normal combustion byproducts
• Service replacement for worn or clogged cartridge filter elements
• Maintenance on vehicles that use enclosed cartridge filter housings
• Oil service on synthetic-oil applications calling for a premium filter
• Fitment matching for Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Ford service intervals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the housing style, gasket profile, and dimensions before installation. This filter does not list an anti-drain back valve or bypass relief valve, so confirm the engine’s filter housing design and service procedure before replacing the element. Always inspect the housing cap, O-ring groove, and sealing surfaces during oil service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s oil change specifications.

Compatible vehicle examples include Fits 2024 Audi RS3, N/A; Fits 2017-2020 Audi RS3, N/A; Fits 2018-2022 Audi TT RS Quattro, N/A; Fits 2005-2017 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; and Fits 2015-2016 Volvo XC60, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Mobil 1 is a recognized name in engine lubrication and filtration applications, and this filter is cataloged with OE-style interchange references for broad application matching. Confirm part number M1C-451A against the vehicle’s service specification before installation.