Abstract: A fluid filter assembly includes a housing having a wall defining an interior, a closed end, and an open end. A filter element is operably oriented in the interior of the housing. A baffle plate is mounted to operably cover the housing open end. The baffle plate includes a first axial face with an exterior top end surface and an outer circumferential wall circumscribing the first axial face. The outer circumferential wall is groove-free and forms an outer radial surface. The outer circumferential wall has a first diameter portion adjacent to the first axial face and a second diameter portion. The second diameter portion is remote from the first axial face. The second diameter portion has a diameter less than the first diameter portion. A seal is located between the housing and the baffle plate resulting from an interference fit between the housing wall and the second diameter portion. A filter arrangement includes the filter assembly operably removably mounted to a filter head.

Abstract: A fluid filter assembly includes a housing having a closed end and an open end; a filter element operably oriented in the housing; a baffle plate mounted to operably cover the housing open end; the baffle plate including a first axial face and an outer circumferential wall circumbscribing the first axial face; the outer circumferential wall being groove-free; the first axial face defining at least a first sealing groove; and a sealing gasket oriented in the first sealing groove; the sealing gasket forming a seal between the housing and the baffle plate. Methods of constructing, installing, and servicing includes fluids filters of the type described.

Abstract: A fluid filter assembly includes a housing having a closed end and an open end; a filter element operably oriented in the housing; a baffle plate mounted to operably cover the housing open end; the baffle plate including a first axial face and an outer circumferential wall circumbscribing the first axial face; the outer circumferential wall being groove-free; the first axial face defining at least a first sealing groove; and a sealing gasket oriented in the first sealing groove; the sealing gasket forming a seal between the housing and the baffle plate. Methods of constructing, installing, and servicing includes fluids filters of the type described.