Mobil 1 oil filter - small size an issue?

[OceanRuns]

I'm interested in using a Mobil 1 filter for my next oil change. When I look up the number if says M1-105 or MO193. The M1-105 looks to be quite a bit smaller than the filter from the dealer. MO193 I can't find (maybe it's larger?).

At any rate, is the smaller size an issue? Does it mean the engine will take a tad less oil?

3.0 Mitsubishi Montero

 

[S2500Dog]

What year is the Montero? The MO193 is only available at selected Mobil Instant Oil Change places in your particular area. I would cross-reference and see if the Mobil M1-104 fits your application. That particular filter is a little bigger and the internals are much better.

 

[OceanRuns]

Thanks. It's a 1989 Montero. When I look it up only the M1-015 and MO193 come up. Is the M1-104 better than the 105? How can I tell if it fits?

Also the 105 seems small, issue?

 

[hate2work]

Size doesn't matter. OK, it matters a little bit, but quality of construction is king. You would only need a larger filter if you were doing long OCIs.

 

[S2500Dog]

Try the Mobil 1 M1-110. Size is a little bigger and the threads are the same as the M1-105 at 20 X 1.5 ID.

 

[simple_gifts]

Originally Posted By: hate2work

Size doesn't matter. OK, it matters a little bit, but quality of construction is king. You would only need a larger filter if you were doing long OCIs.


But the M1 filter is rated for 15K miles. Frankly I was a bit nervous about the 103 on a V8 Tundra (6.5qts) and searched the Tundra Forums; I will be moving to the gargantuan M-301 next time round.

 

[StevieC]

I have seen engines run Fram Orange Cans for 30K KM's and the engine survived just fine so you should be fine with a high quality filter, good oil and a well maintained engine to go that long.

I also go 20K KM's on my Amsoil EAO's and they are very small filters for my application.