Oil filter cross reference

[Nick R]

When I go to synpower 5W-20, I want to go oversized on the filter. I was told by a good member on there that the Wix 51036/NAPA Gold 1036/Fram PH3890 size is the perfect oversize filter for the 2.2L. The filter will be a Bosch Distanceplus with the AAP sale. I can't find it anywhere, does anyone know what the Bosch DP cross reference is for this size?

 

[Kaboomba]

If nothing else, you could look a the list of applications for the NAPA or FRAM, and write down one of the really common ones (S-10 pickup, perhaps?). You can then ask at the counter or look in the book at AAP to find the Bosch DP #.

Hope this helps. I have had to do this once or twice.

Best

 

[Kaboomba]

If you look at applications for Wix 51036...

I would ask for/look up 1997 GMC Jimmy 4.3L

 

[Nick R]

Bosch Distancepllus DF3430

 

[Kaboomba]

Other option is to have the guys at AAP look up the DP with equiv numbers to the Wix:

http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51036

 

[mrfd222]

why 5-20 in a 2.2?

 

[Nick R]

Originally Posted By: mrfd222
why 5-20 in a 2.2?


It's kind of as an experiment. colt45ws said he used it in his and it ran fine. Mine seems to dislike thicker oil (maxlife 5W-30 for example). I want to see how the 5W-20 runs in it, and I decided that Synpower was my top pick at the moment. In addition, I want to see if there is any noticeable difference on the butt dyno, and in fuel efficiency.

 

[Colt45ws]

The only PF52/PH3980 type filter I could fit on my 2.2/3T40 was the ECore type since it was slightly shorter. Regular filters I found too long and would not fit as they were too close to the speed sensor.
You can give it a shot, but have a backup.

 

[Nick R]

Are there any other oversize filter options for this engine?

 

[Colt45ws]

Beyond remote mounting the filter? I couldn't find any.