This page lists 6 engine parts for the 1981 Maserati Merak, across 1 part type, covering the 3.0L V6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1981 Maserati Merak, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. Every listed part is an Oil Filter.
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.0L V6 — the only engine offered in the 1981 Maserati Merak.
Every engine part listed for the 1981 Maserati Merak comes from FRAM. Quality grades include Economy, High Performance / Heavy Duty and Standard Replacement.
2 parts on this 1981 Maserati Merak page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including FRAM XG2870A (Oil Filter) and FRAM PH2870A (Oil Filter). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Oil Filter
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRAM | FP2870A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | PROSpin-On Filter | View on Amazon |
| FRAM | FPS2870A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | PRO SyntheticSpin-On Filter | View on Amazon |
| FRAM | FE3600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spin-OnTough Guard or Synthetic Endurance | View on Amazon |
High Performance / Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRAM Popular | XG2870A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Ultra SyntheticSpin-On | View on Amazon |
| FRAM | TG2870A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Tough GuardSpin-On | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRAM Popular | PH2870A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Extra GuardSpin-On | View on Amazon |
This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.
FRAM supplies the 6 Oil Filter parts for the 1981 Maserati Merak. FRAM XG2870A carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, FRAM supplies 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FRAM FP2870A.
In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, FRAM supplies 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is FRAM XG2870A.
The Standard Replacement section lists 1 option from FRAM — built to original-equipment specification. FRAM PH2870A is listed in this group.
This group includes FRAM XG2870A, FRAM FP2870A and FRAM FPS2870A and the remaining parts above.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1981 Maserati Merak
On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.
- Confirm you have the 3.0L V6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Oil Filter .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1981 Maserati Merak?
Our catalog currently lists 6 engine parts for the 1981 Maserati Merak across 1 subcategory and 1 brand, covering the 3.0L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1981 Maserati Merak?
Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1981 Maserati Merak was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1981 Maserati Merak?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.0L V6 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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