Filter size vs Engine size

Whimsey · Jan 26, 2003

I noticed that the oil filters for my 4 cyl(2.0L) Contour, FL-200 and 8 cyl(4.6L) F-150, FL820S are about the same size, different thread sizes though. Patman can confirm this with his Purolator catalog. My question is whether my 4 cyl filter is overkill, if there is such a thing, or my 8 cyl filter is inadequate, which I'm sure is possible. If the 8 cyl filter is too small do I have any realistic alternative for increasing the filter size. Mind you I've not crawled under the truck to see how much room there is to install a larger filter, if it exists. It's friggen cold outside right now. I have a 4X4 truck. The filter would have to have the same metric threads as the stock filter. Thanks for any info you can provide.

Whimsey

Al · Jan 26, 2003

Filters can never be too big. I am using the Contour filter on my Toyota 2.4 Engine. Its bigger than recommended one.

burnbomber · Jan 26, 2003

I'm using a Motorcraft FL-1 filter for the Ford 5.0 V-8 on my 3.3 V-6 Mopar minivan. It's about 1-3/4" longer than the OEM Mopar filter.

MNgopher · Jan 26, 2003

I can't tell you if the filter is too small, but there are currently no "larger" filters that are equivalent to the FL-820s. Some folks have changed that by installing a remote filter setup and changing the filter size at the saem time.

FordManVT · May 28, 2003

I'm using the FL-1A on my 3L Taurus. It inceases my oil capacity from a little over 5qts to 6qts. Definately makes me abit less worried about running it up to 7300rpms.

timzak · May 28, 2003

Not trying to hyjack your thread, but how do I find out the largest size oil filter I can safely use on my '95 Hyundai Accent?

unDummy · May 29, 2003

For the Hyundai, list the filter PN/brand and someone will answer what MIGHT fit. It all depends on excess 'elbow room' that YOU must check, measure and figure out.

Raptor6 · May 29, 2003

I plan on running a PF-52 next change instead of a PF-47 in my 3.8L

timzak · May 29, 2003

quote:

Originally posted by unDummy:
For the Hyundai, list the filter PN/brand and someone will answer what MIGHT fit. It all depends on excess 'elbow room' that YOU must check, measure and figure out.

Fair enough. The Purolator filter part # is L14459. Fram's is PH3593A. AC Delco is PF1127. Anyone know what largest size will be compatible with these part #s?

Thanks.

unDummy · May 29, 2003

Funny thing is that that size is the oversize for a bunch of cars.

Read this:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=000504

timzak · May 29, 2003

unDummy,

Thanks for the link. Very helpful!

Tim

unDummy · May 29, 2003

Heres where the Wix numbers for the above filters are:

http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=000482

Matt89 · May 30, 2003

Raptor6;

I'm trying the WIX equivalent to the PF52 in my 3.4L...I'll let you know if any probs. Looks nice in there though, plenty of room.

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