Small filter Ultra?

[Camprunner]

Ok so my 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has the VQ40DE V6 and this motor has a real small oil filter it looks like a scooter or go cart filter! Anyway I would like to go two oil changes on a Fram Ultra but is it more of a risk with the filter being so small?

The truck has 47,000 miles and is well maintained I usually dump the oil every 6,000 miles my oil choices are M1, Castrol Magnatec, and I just bought some Quaker State Ultimate Durability.

 

[Bgallagher]

I would just use M1 and an ultra and change it every 10k. Change the oil and filter every time.

 

[bioburner]

I do a mid change oil filter swap. That filter is HALF of whats on my mowers. Now they do make a kit to move your filter and maybe one could modify to use another bigger filter? So easy to slip under and get to the filter and lube up your arm and the dribble helps keep the rust at bay

 

[DoubleWasp]

Isn't the XG7317 the filter for your Pathfinder? I've always thought it was a pretty decent sized filter.

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

Originally Posted By: DoubleWasp
Isn't the XG7317 the filter for your Pathfinder? I've always thought it was a pretty decent sized filter.

What he said. What filter is on your Pathfinder now?

 

[williestreet]

I use the xg7317 for 2 changes of 5000miles on my frontier with the same engine.

 

[crazyoildude]

I agree use the Mobil 1 and an Ultra and you are good... Great oil good filter..

 

[bioburner]

Your probably just fine. I am just a bit OCD about a engine that I have not had for that long. My Xterra seems to be doing fine at 104k but I purchased it last summer with 90k with a full service history. Pulling a camper to KY Friday so the engine is getting a bit more severe service. So the cost of a filter is about the same as a fair beer at a bar. Not having to be at the side of the road like I see so often with the hood up is worth the little extra.