
Filter Manufacturers Community

Educating, informing, serving and providing networking opportunities.
Formerly the Filter Manufacturers Council, your Filter Manufacturers membership represents manufacturers of vehicular filtration products.
Unlock access to the full suite of Auto Care Association member benefitsUnlock access to the full suite of Auto Care Association member benefits
- Cataloging and data standards
- Networking opportunities through events such as Leadership Days and AAPEX
- Advocacy: from the supreme court, to the halls of congress, all the way down to the state level - we have your back
- Be a part of consumer education efforts with the Car Care Council to capitalize on underperformed maintenance
- Market research to help your business make strategic decisions within the changing landscape of the automotive aftermarket
- and more!
technical service bulletinstechnical service bulletins
The Filter Manufacturers Community Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) are provided in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format. TSBs are available for download.
001 Cabin Air Filters – Purpose, Design and Function
02-1 Coolant Filtration - Products and Compatibility
04-1 Automotive Gasoline Engine Oil and Oil Filter Service Intervals
04-2 ISO Multi-pass Oil Filter Test Procedure Characteristics
04-3 Air Filter Micron Rating v. Life and Efficiency Ratings
05-1 Crankcase Ventilation Filtration Systems for Diesel Engines
06-1 The Effects of Biodiesel on Fuel Filters
06-2 Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Air Filter Collapse
07-1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and Fuel Filter Service Intervals
07-2 Biodiesel and Fuel Filter Service Intervals
11-1 Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
13-1 Servicing Honda / Acura Transmissions
13-2 The Importance of Servicing Cabin Air Filters
83-1 Over Pressurized Lube Oil Filters
83-2 Low Engine Oil Pressure Problem
84-1 Passenger Car and Light Truck Gasoline Fuel Filters
84-3 Light Duty Diesel Engine Service
85-1 Manufacturers’ Warranty
88-1 Cooling System Maintenance for Heavy Duty Engines
88-3 Diagnosing Engine Oil Filters With Collapsed Center Tubes
89-1 Coolant Leaks into Engine Oil
89-2 Incorrect Flow Direction in Liquid Filters
89-3 Servicing Heavy-Duty Air Filter Elements
89-4 Cleaning of Heavy Duty Air Filter Elements for Re-Use and
Remanufacturing Elements
89-5 The Micron Rating for Media in Fluid Filters
90-1 Spin-On Engine Oil Filter Applications
91-1 Solving Winter Diesel Fuel / Fuel Filter Problems
93-1 Oil Pump Prime
93-3 Installation Instruction for Spin-On Engine Oil Filters
94-1 Automotive Oil Change Intervals Severe vs. Normal Driving
94-3 Spin-On Filter Threads
94-6 Suction / Vacuum Side Diesel Fuel Filters
95-1 Diesel Fuel Contamination and Fuel Filter Plugging
96-1 Hydraulic Systems
96-2 Diagnosing Hydraulic Filters with Collapsed Center Tubes
96-3 Hydraulic Filtration and Contamination
97-1 Hydraulic Filter Performance Criteria
97-3 Radial Seal Air Filter Design
97-5 Filter Cross Referencing and Interchangeability
97-6 Non-Serviceable Automotive Transmission Filters
97-8 The Impact of Dents on Spin-on Filters
98-1 Extended Oil Drain Intervals
98-2 Automotive Transmission Fluid Evacuation Service
98-3 Transmission Pan Gaskets and Installation Procedures
99-1 Gasket Displacement
99-2 Inner Air Elements – Their Purpose and Function
99-3 Universal Oil Filter Installation Symbols
Filter Manufacturers CouncilFilter Manufacturers Council
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John Etheridge
Premium Guard Inc.
Chair -
Donald Chilton
MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology Group Inc.
Immediate Past Chairman -
Katy McQuiston
Auto Care Association
Staff Liaison -
Sean Milligan
Mighty Distributing System of America, Inc.
Vice Chair
Community LiaisonCommunity Liaison

Katy McQuiston
Community Engagement Manager