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The filter says M22 on it so I’m guessing that’s the thread type. Diameter is ~76mm Length is ~90mm The green stuff looks like on overly liberal application of thread lock.

I’m 99% sure there’s a spring under the nut.

Incredible reply. Thank you. The short oil change this time was purely to start from scratch for this trip. No other reason. How did you manage to do an oil filter cross reference??? I actually have the very latest model with a spin on canister type filter. This one...

Temporary Import to Canada initially and then into the USA. It’s fairly common for Europeans on holiday/vacation. I’ve little to no interest in warranties. Fiat in the UK would fight you tooth and nail for a bulb let alone engine failure. Life is too short. I came on a fresh oil change (van had...

Thank you for all the replies. I’m new to being fussy about oils, in all my years working on vehicles I have never once gone any further than looking at the grade. How important is the manufacturer approvals part of the spec? The van is a UK registered euro 6/7 vehicle currently on holiday in...

I am trying to search out an equivalent oil to Selenia WR FORWARD 0W-30 that I can obtain in the USA. It’s a 2025 Fiat Ducato 2.2 diesel. It’s a DPF/Adblue/DEF equipped engine. The specs are: 0w-30 ACEA C2 Approvals: FCA 955535-DS1 Is anybody able to suggest anything? Any help gratefully...