Abstract: A fluid filter device includes a container having a passage for a fluid to flow through the container, and having an inner peripheral chamber for receiving a filter medium which includes a bore communicating with the passage of the container, one or more guide members are disposed in the bore of the filter medium for stirring the fluid and for converting the fluid into an eddy flow. A filter screen is disposed and engaged with the filter medium for anchoring the filter medium. The filter medium includes a number of grooves for receiving particles or contaminants. One or more magnetic devices may be disposed in or on the container for attracting and collecting the metal particles or contaminants.