I have both the Bosch 3422 (same as Fram 3600) & Purolator L14477 (Stock OD) in hand right now and just did a comparison. I wouldn't recommend using the super oversized filter for regular 5k intervals because only about 1/4th of the gasket is sealing against the metal plate.
fram ph3600 oversize oil filter 1000 miles vibe 05
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Originally Posted By: HKPolice
I have both the Bosch 3422 (same as Fram 3600) & Purolator L14477 (Stock OD) in hand right now and just did a comparison. I wouldn't recommend using the super oversized filter for regular 5k intervals because only about 1/4th of the gasket is sealing against the metal plate.
The ph3600 gasket seals completely on the base metal plate on this 2005 Pontiac vibe. I'll add some pictures later.
I have both the Bosch 3422 (same as Fram 3600) & Purolator L14477 (Stock OD) in hand right now and just did a comparison. I wouldn't recommend using the super oversized filter for regular 5k intervals because only about 1/4th of the gasket is sealing against the metal plate.
The ph3600 gasket seals completely on the base metal plate on this 2005 Pontiac vibe. I'll add some pictures later.
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Looks like the Fram gasket is smaller in diameter than Bosch/Purolator since there is a bigger gap to the edge of the fram can.
Your setup looks secure, but different brands could vary. The Purolator L20195 is only 4.74" tall vs Fram PH3600 @ 4.92" even though they're supposed to be identical in size.
Your setup looks secure, but different brands could vary. The Purolator L20195 is only 4.74" tall vs Fram PH3600 @ 4.92" even though they're supposed to be identical in size.
I changed the oil again today. Miles on the car were 222970. The oil in the car was a mobil 5-30 and the filter a fram ph3600. I noticed that before when I used the cd2 detergent additive the engine oil became dirty with specs of dirt on the dipstick quickly. The risolone treatment this oil change interval did nothing like that.
Before I changed the oil I added a quart of kerosene and ran the engine for 30 minutes.
The filter was dirty, but nothing like the last change.
I put in PYB with a fram ph3600 filter and will run it for 2K miles with no additives or anything else.
Before I changed the oil I added a quart of kerosene and ran the engine for 30 minutes.
The filter was dirty, but nothing like the last change.
I put in PYB with a fram ph3600 filter and will run it for 2K miles with no additives or anything else.
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