Oil filter cross check guide.. If you want to try larger filters

[ryker]

A guide of oil filters with 20X1.5 MM threads to help out if you want to or need to use a different oil filter.

OEM filter specs
WIX
Part Number: 51356
UPC Number: 765809513563
Principal Application: Acura (02-07), Chrysler Imports (92-06), Ford Probe (93-97), Honda (01-07), Infiniti/Nissan (96-07), Mazda (71-00), Mercury Villager (99-00), Mitsubishi (90-06), Saturn (04-07), Outboard Marine Engines, Various HD Equip.
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 3.402
Outer Diameter Top: 2.685
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11 pay attention to this
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/19
Burst Pressure-PSI: 363
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 19

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.475 2.173 0.233

Height Outer Diameter Gasket Diameters O.D. I.D. Thk.

Ford Courier (72-82), Pinto (75-79) 4.828 2.921 2.734 2.43 .226


Chrysler (83-93), Eagle (89-93), Hyundai (86-89), Isuzu (81-85), 3.141 3.660 2.834 2.462 .200

Acura (88-05), Chevrolet (85-88), Dodge (91-96), Ford (88-96), Honda (72-05), Hyundai (89-07), Isuzu (85-04), Kia (01-07),
Mercury (87-91), Mitsubishi (89-98), Subaru (87-07), 3.194 3.252 2.475 2.173 .233


Ford Probe (89-97), Mazda Cars & Trucks (83-96), Kia Sportage (95-02) 3.402 2.685 2.475 2.173 .233

Acura (02-07), Chrysler Imports (92-06), Ford Probe (93-97), Honda (01-07), Infiniti/Nissan (96-07), Mazda (71-00), MercuryVillager (99-00), Mitsubishi (90-06), Saturn (04-07), Outboard
Marine Engines, Various HD Equip. 3.402 2.685 2.475 2.173 .233

Ford (92-97), Honda (00-07), Infiniti/Nissan (95-07), Mazda (97-07), Mercury (91-96), Saab (05-06), Subaru (88-07), CubCadet, Yanmar, John Deere, Kawasaki, Kobelco, Outboard 2.577 2.685 2.475 2.173 .233


http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/index.asp Is a great place to find out technical information WIX filters. I use them to cross check the tech specs of other brands that don't post the info online.

http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlook...&TempYear=2007


http://www.knfilters.com/search/appsearch.aspx another cross check

http://www.amsoil.com/amsoillookups/...CrossRef.aspx/


http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=HP-1010
Height: 3.75 in (95 mm)Outside Diameter: 2.781 in (71 mm)PSI Relief Valve: 13-17
Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/detail.aspx?ID=6904 part number eoa13
Made with premium-grade full synthetic media. Ea Oil Filters feature advanced full synthetic nanofiber technology, making them the highest efficiency filters that are available for the auto/light truck market. EaO Filters provide a filtering efficiency in accordance with industry standard ISO 4548-12 of 98.7 percent at 15 microns, while competitive filters containing conventional cellulose medias range from 40 to 80 percent efficiency.


Other factory cross checks
AC PF2057
FRAM PH4913
FRAM PH5317
FRAM PH5343
FRAM PH7317
MOTORCRAFT FL2007
MOTORCRAFT FL822
ONAN 1220550
PURO L14620
WIX 51356


Disclamier Use this list at your own peril. Double check the info. If you are unsure just use the OEM filter. I am not responsible for any damage you do.

[ryker]

If you actually fitted a different size filter on or r18 or k20 please post the part number of the oil filter.

[ryker]

Wix filter specs for s2000

Part Number: 51334
UPC Number: 765809513341
Principal Application: Acura (88-05), Chevrolet (85-88), Dodge (91-96), Ford (88-96), Honda (72-05), Hyundai (89-07), Isuzu (85-04), Kia (01-07), Mercury (87-91), Mitsubishi (89-98), Subaru (87-07), John Deere, Kobelco, Komatsu, Kubota, Onan, Toro & Yanmar Diesel
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 3.194
Outer Diameter Top: 3.252
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=22/40
Burst Pressure-PSI: 280
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 19

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.475 2.173 0.233

[ryker]

Note on Amsoil filters. While they may provide the absolute best filtering media. The canister is smooth. Which makes for a difficult removal! Bent one all to heck taking it off of my sportbike. Don't understand why a $$ filter can't offer something better. Fram makes them with the wrench ends and makes a model that is coated to provided more traction. K&N weld on a bolt head.

None the less I'll be using amsoil. Just need to find a good tool for removal and make sure I don't install it too tight.

[bhut]

Originally Posted by ryker

...Just need to find a good tool for removal and make sure I don't install it too tight.

Head over to Amazon or just punch this into your favorite search engine "World's Best Universal Oil Filter Wrench". Your other option is a band-style wrench, which I've had some success with but you need some room to use them.

[av911]

This might be off topic, but this past weekend I changed my oil with a Wix filter for my R18. When I put my key in the II position, the "oil light" did not go away. I checked the fluid level, made sure the filter was hand-tight, and checked to see if the pan was leaking any oil. Put the key in the II position again and the oil light was still lit. I had to unplug the battery and everything is back to normal.

I've been using Mobil 1 EP oil filter since the first oil change, so this was my first Wix.

I'll have to see what part number the filter was.

[ryker]

You have to follow the reset procedure listed in your owners manual.

[ryker]

Originally Posted by bhut

Head over to Amazon or just punch this into your favorite search engine "World's Best Universal Oil Filter Wrench". Your other option is a band-style wrench, which I've had some success with but you need some room to use them.

this looks like it would be good for tight fit areas. Pretty neat. Would have been nice if Honda took a note from VW, MB, or Toyota and place the filter topside. The I could use my pella oil suction and never have to lift the car for oil changes.

[darkdan]

Originally Posted by ryker

Note on Amsoil filters. While they may provide the absolute best filtering media. The canister is smooth. Which makes for a difficult removal! Bent one all to heck taking it off of my sportbike. Don't understand why a $$ filter can't offer something better. Fram makes them with the wrench ends and makes a model that is coated to provided more traction. K&N weld on a bolt head.

None the less I'll be using amsoil. Just need to find a good tool for removal and make sure I don't install it too tight.

If you can't get it off you must be overtightening it. Quarter turn past touching!


Now before you guys go off in the search for the holy grail of larger oil filters be warned. Just because the canister is bigger doesn't mean much! Many people have taken apart two filters of different sizes only to find the exact same amount of media in each one.

So you'd want to buy two and cut them apart just to confirm you're actually doing something and not just buying a larger filter canister with nothing more in it except empty space.

Remember, companies like to make things modular so they have less parts laying around.

Now, having said, the appropriately sized filter that is of higher quality is going to do more good than a larger filter of lesser quality. You want the highest efficiency possible while maintaining flow with an adequate amount of media to hold a large amount of dirt.

http://www.oilfilterstudy.com
http://home.mindspring.com/~cewhite3nc/index.html

I never used/sold AMSOIL's old SDF line of filters because I thought they were overpriced for what you got. However, I'm loving the EAO line.

[av911]

Originally Posted by ryker

You have to follow the reset procedure listed in your owners manual.

It was reset.