I'm seeing two types of oil filters listed on Rockauto, one I'm familiar with because it looks like every other filter I've installed on the vehicle, and looks just like the OEM filter. Then there's another style which is missing a nipple on the top, but otherwise looks about the same size. Are these two interchangeable? I found a good deal on a 6-pack of Wix filters on Ebay, but they look to be the latter style without the nipple. What purpose does the nipple serve?
See photos: OEM-like filter on top, Wix filter (seemingly different style) on bottom. If I do get the Wix filter, I suppose they install in either orientation? They look symmetrical.
See photos: OEM-like filter on top, Wix filter (seemingly different style) on bottom. If I do get the Wix filter, I suppose they install in either orientation? They look symmetrical.