Taller filter for a 300M

[TAvsGN]

This is in regards to changing filters on a 2000 300M with a 3.5L HO. Last couple times I have used a Driveworks DW4670 from Advance Auto. This is apparently equivalent to a Fram PH16 or a Purolator 14670. The way the filter is arranged on the motor, it drives me nuts trying to take the filter off. There is no room to get a good grip or angle on it that I can find. Way back when doing an oil change, I used a filter that seemed a bit taller and was much easier to take off, but I can't remember what brand it was. Does anyone have any recommendations for a taller filter, that won't cause any functionality issues? Thanks!

 

[hemitom]

Motorcraft FL-1A, i have used this on a 2006 300. Also used the pure one and classic match of the FL-1A, with no issue's

 

[Chris142]

Yup. 51515,Ph8a,fl1a,30001 etc are all exactly the same as the oe filter but longer.

 

[Charlie1935]

These will interchange if tiere is room.
AC-Delco Duraguard PF2
AC-Delco PFL1A
Ace PH8A
Apollo PH8A
Baldwin B2
Bowes PH8A
Bucyrus Erie 46151593
Car And Driver SF-1A
Champion Laboratories PH8A
Deutsch D539
Econo Lube L30001
Ford B7A-6714-A
FRAM Extra Guard PH8A
FRAM Tough Guard TG8A
FRAM Extra Guard PH43 (shorter)
Grand Prix PH8A
Hastings LF115
Hutchen SF-1A
Jiffy Lube L30001
Luber-Finer PH8A
Master Parts PH8A
Mitsubishi MO5281090
Mobil 1 M1-301
Mopar 3549957
Mopar 5281090
Motorcraft FL 1-3A
Motorcraft FL-1A
NAPA Gold 1515
Penzoil PZ-1
PowerFlo SL30001
Purolator Premium Plus L30001
Rockhill 61515
Silverline 21515
STP S-01
STP S-016
Target SF1A
Valutest PH8A
Warner PH8A
Wix 51515

 

[TAvsGN]

Thanks all! I actually think I have some Fram PH8A filters laying around. So there shouldn't be any issues with oil flow, pressure, etc in going to a longer/taller filter?

 

[Charlie1935]

Been using on my 87 318 since 87 and the 96 318 since I got it in 2003 with no problems.

 

[Wampahoofus]

I haven't personally used a taller FL-1A style filter on the 3.5 when it has the angled mount as yours does, but I've heard that it works (Mopar 4781452BB if you like OE filters). It should help you cut down on rustproofing your subframe every 3000 miles