Oil filter
Jul 30, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Oil filter
Oil filter, just changing oil, pulled out new oil filter, is wrong size, its taller, does this matter?
Jul 30, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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If it fits the thread id risk it my filter I just changed was smaller than the old one
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Jul 30, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Lol i don't like the word risk it
Jul 30, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Jul 30, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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lol need i say more.
Heres picture of size difference
Jul 30, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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One on the left is a fram filter ? id get a genuine one if it was mine.
Jul 31, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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I'm not keen on fitting it lol
Jul 31, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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From: Fraserburgh
Fram is good filters theyre usually bigger than standard ones, aslong as its for your model its fine
Jul 31, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Ordered it online, the end that screws in looks the same, just longer, is that better?
Jul 31, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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From: Fraserburgh
I wouldnt worry about it as not all the oil filters are the same size, fram, blue point etc they all good especially if you change them frequently
Jul 31, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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Yes i try to change oil every 2000 miles. I was thinking of getting the Drift Magnetic Performance Oil Filter instead, not sure if worth it as only be on car 5mins lol
Jul 31, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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From: Fraserburgh
Lol i got a score recently, old subaru deal had a clear out i got 5 brand new blue subie filters for 8 quid lol does the job
Jul 31, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Damm thats good, i was told bout Subaru dealer that binned all there old stock
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