Is their and advantage to using a larger filter for a said application as opposed to the recommended one? If so why? Is their a repercussion from doing so?
Is Bigger Better?
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You get more oil and more filtering area. The only drawback I can think of is clearance.
Yes, if you've got the room, it's a win win situation.
True, if all else remains the same. Rarely is though.
* Media filtration (microns and holding capacity) can be different.
* ADBV material could be different, not exist.
* Bypass valve pressure could be different, not exist.
* Cost more / availability ?
Most important for me aside from cost (usually) is area and micron rating of media.
Then again it needs to match requirements of the application. I've used x2 size filters on dirty running older engine. If I look at a new engine, the standard filter is not likely to get loaded.
* Media filtration (microns and holding capacity) can be different.
* ADBV material could be different, not exist.
* Bypass valve pressure could be different, not exist.
* Cost more / availability ?
Most important for me aside from cost (usually) is area and micron rating of media.
Then again it needs to match requirements of the application. I've used x2 size filters on dirty running older engine. If I look at a new engine, the standard filter is not likely to get loaded.
What I was wondering was more along the line of pressure & flow. Would a larger filter affect the amount & pressure of oil flowing through it? Also would it take longer to get oil to the bearings on a cold start with a larger filter.
No, unless you went from a pint sized filter to a 5 gallon size. But most are only bigger in oz's. Its not the size of the filter that matters but the quality of the media. Seems I heard that before?
Another thing to consider, just because the filter looks bigger is not for certain that it really is. The can may be bigger but the filter media itself may not be in the same proportion.
I would only use a larger filter when you know for a fact that filter is used on the same model engine but maybe in a different model. Using a filter designed for another brand of engine because all the dimensions match can be risky for what gain? Nothing really.
Another thing to consider, just because the filter looks bigger is not for certain that it really is. The can may be bigger but the filter media itself may not be in the same proportion.
I would only use a larger filter when you know for a fact that filter is used on the same model engine but maybe in a different model. Using a filter designed for another brand of engine because all the dimensions match can be risky for what gain? Nothing really.
With new filters, likely no difference in flow.
As the filter catches particles, the large filter(assuming there is more media in the larger filter) will flow more.
Unless plugged up, neither should change pressure readings under normal circumstances.
As the filter catches particles, the large filter(assuming there is more media in the larger filter) will flow more.
Unless plugged up, neither should change pressure readings under normal circumstances.
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