LIQUID FILTER

A filter element for use with a filter assembly having a filter housing and a rotationally releasable locking mechanism, the filter element including first and second end plates, the second end plate having a central aperture, a filtering medium arranged between the first and second end plates in a generally hollow cylindrical configuration about a central bore arranged about an axis, the central bore communicating with the central aperture in the second end plate, at least one perforated cylindrical pipe located in the central bore and a locking mechanism rotating assembly, sealingly extending through the central aperture of the second end plate and having a seal mounted thereon, for sealing the filter element in the filter housing.