Looking for Longer Fram Ultra Oil Filter

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Looking for a LONGER Fram Ultra oil filter - book calls for a XG9688 that fits both of the following vehicles:

* 2013 Subaru Outback H6 3.6L
* 2005 Kia Sorento 3.5L

Fram's websight isn't helping much and company technician says it's again policy to provide alternatives other than the XG9688.
 
Fram PH5046, not Ultra class, is 5" long and identical to XG9688 in every dimension.

Fram PH2849A is similar to PH5046 with wider gasket by about 0.3".

I could not find Ultra class that is longer than XG9688
 
Looking thru my Wix catalog, both cars (as you know) use the same filter, Wix# 51334

A taller version of that filter is Wix: 57356

difference in height is
51334: 3.194" x 3.252"
57356: 3.402" x 2.685"

So you'd gain length, but not width. bypass is the sam 8-11 psi.

Honestly I'd just stick with the factory size filter.
 
Originally Posted By: 147_Grain


Fram's websight isn't helping much and company technician says it's again policy to provide alternatives other than the XG9688.


Yep they won't tell you, nor will they stand behind any filter once you deviate from the "spec" filter. Same with any filter manufacturer. You just kinda have to figure it out as you go.

The two posters ahead of me have already been there and figured it out for you, so you're set pick 'yer poison!
 
Let us know if you pick up a startup rattle, lot of confusion over the Kia/Hyundai after market oil filter TSB's.
 
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