 And everything culminates with the big service call as during filter removal, the housing cracks or the threads are damaged. Dorman offers an OE fixed solution with their all aluminum oil filter housing assembly, a direct replacement designed to match the fit and function of the original housing on specific vehicles, but with an upgraded advantage of aluminum over the OE plastic component. Dorman's replacement oil filter housing assembly is made from quality materials and provides the necessary gaskets to ensure reliable performance and long service life.