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Old 02-19-2009, 09:08 PM   #1
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oil filter upgrade?

I believe I have discovered a helpful upgrade to my oil filter. Someone please let me know if this has already been discovered. I found my filter for my car to be a small filter like PF 454. A smaller one than that was installed on it when I got it. But I have a PF 5, LARGER one, that seems to be a lot larger, therefore better, right? Can I get some input on this idea? Is this helpful much?
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:10 PM   #2
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I believe I have discovered a helpful upgrade to my oil filter. Someone please let me know if this has already been discovered. I found my filter for my car to be a small filter like PF 454. A smaller one than that was installed on it when I got it. But I have a PF 5, LARGER one, that seems to be a lot larger, therefore better, right? Can I get some input on this idea? Is this helpful much?
the bigger the filter the better, i will help the oil run cooler, plus filter out more **** from the oil
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I haven't used one of those short filters for years.
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Re: oil filter upgrade?

The PF454 is good for tight header clearance. I personally will put as big a filter on as I can. The PF 1218 have been sized down a bit also.
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Re: oil filter upgrade?

If you have the access room, use a big filter. Not all filters are designed the same. Even though they may have the same external size, the type and amount of filter material inside can greatly differ. I personally would not use a Fram filter on anything I own even if the filters were free.

I run a System 1 filter. It's bigger than a typical filter but it's a reusable filter. A couple of times a year I pull it and take it apart for cleaning and inspection.
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I run a System 1 filter. It's bigger than a typical filter but it's a reusable filter. A couple of times a year I pull it and take it apart for cleaning and inspection.
system 1? Is that a Brand, or a Model from a Brand? Where can I find one?
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I personally would not use a Fram filter on anything I own even if the filters were free.
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Re: oil filter upgrade?

It's expensive but it's the last oil filter you'll ever buy.

http://www.jegs.com/i/System+1/888/209-312361/10002/-1
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