Subject	Usually
Posted by	NytWolf on February 03, 2008 at 10:02 PM
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In Reply To	oil filter size--does it matter what size oil filter we use posted by sawbonez on February 03, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Message	bigger oil filter means higher holding capacity and that translates to more filtration area and better flow. It sounds counterintuitive, but for two equal filters, the bigger one would flow more.
Follow Ups	oil filter size--does it matter what size oil filter we use - sawbonez 16:29:40 02/03/08 size? I'd worry more about filtration quality & oil pressure (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 16:55:17 02/03/08 yeah, i got that part... 2 reasons for the question... - sawbonez 17:12:24 02/03/08 1. available space in engine 2. fluid volume 3. filtration - 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 - Bernie (NoVA) 21:32:22 02/03/08 Yes, problem, in my opinion, and I have experience. - RSR 07:09:28 02/04/08 esp. on a big oil filter........... - itsghoZt 00:21:23 02/04/08 crank bearings and etc etc (n/m) - itsghoZt 00:22:02 02/04/08 Nissan along with many other Manufacturer use 3/4 -16 - AZHeat 10:51:37 02/04/08 Usually - NytWolf 22:02:31 02/03/08 that is in line with what i was thinking, i'm trying to - sawbonez 07:17:23 02/04/08 my sandwich plate had an OEM mount for filter (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 08:29:36 02/04/08 yeah, i was just sent the wrong part, i'll just get another - sawbonez 10:24:45 02/04/08 Doesnt a bigger filter lower your oil pressure aswell... - mvtz 09:40:03 02/04/08 depends on where you get your oil pressure reading - AZHeat 10:59:52 02/04/08
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