TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - ummm...so no problem using a larger filter as available
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ummm...so no problem using a larger filter as available
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sawbonez
on February 03, 2008 at 7:18 PM
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yeah, i got that part... 2 reasons for the question...
posted by sawbonez
on February 03, 2008 at 05:12 PM
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space is unlimited as filter protrudes from beneath engine, and more volume and more filtration area is better, so why don't we all use larger filters for our cars instead of the relatively small oem sized filter?
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oil filter size--does it matter what size oil filter we use
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sawbonez
16:29:40 02/03/08
size? I'd worry more about filtration quality & oil pressure (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
16:55:17 02/03/08
yeah, i got that part... 2 reasons for the question...
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sawbonez
17:12:24 02/03/08
1. available space in engine 2. fluid volume 3. filtration
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Bernie (NoVA)
17:32:07 02/03/08
ummm...so no problem using a larger filter as available -
sawbonez
19:18:33 02/03/08
I wouldn't want a filter hanging down below the motor
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Bernie (NoVA)
21:32:22 02/03/08
Yes, problem, in my opinion, and I have experience.
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RSR
07:09:28 02/04/08
esp. on a big oil filter...........
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itsghoZt
00:21:23 02/04/08
crank bearings and etc etc (n/m)
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itsghoZt
00:22:02 02/04/08
Nissan along with many other Manufacturer use 3/4 -16
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AZHeat
10:51:37 02/04/08
Usually
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NytWolf
22:02:31 02/03/08
that is in line with what i was thinking, i'm trying to
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sawbonez
07:17:23 02/04/08
my sandwich plate had an OEM mount for filter (n/m)
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CRAZZEPETE.
08:29:36 02/04/08
yeah, i was just sent the wrong part, i'll just get another
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sawbonez
10:24:45 02/04/08
Doesnt a bigger filter lower your oil pressure aswell...
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mvtz
09:40:03 02/04/08
depends on where you get your oil pressure reading
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AZHeat
10:59:52 02/04/08
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