Oil Filter: Tall vs. Short
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That's why I started the thread to find out what kind of differences, if any, between tall and short filters. But we're getting contradicting replies saying taller will give a better filtration due to more volume while others saying it doesn't matter just the quality counts. Hmm I might have to do some real world tests and see if I find any difference in engine temp or oil pressure between tall vs. short
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That's why I started the thread to find out what kind of differences, if any, between tall and short filters. But we're getting contradicting replies saying taller will give a better filtration due to more volume while others saying it doesn't matter just the quality counts. Hmm I might have to do some real world tests and see if I find any difference in engine temp or oil pressure between tall vs. short
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html
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BTW, anyone have a Fram part number for the larger filter? I DO NOT use Fram filters, but Wal*Mart SuperTech (Champion Labs) filters use the same part numbers.
All of my vehicles use 3593A's I buy them by the case.
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Look at independent lab testing and industry standards. Like I said, if your oil filter isnt giving you that info, then it's crappy and you need to find another. Great point about the anti-drain valve DOCTOR
That's why I started the thread to find out what kind of differences, if any, between tall and short filters. But we're getting contradicting replies saying taller will give a better filtration due to more volume while others saying it doesn't matter just the quality counts. Hmm I might have to do some real world tests and see if I find any difference in engine temp or oil pressure between tall vs. short
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That was a very interesting read. I will have to say though that from my own personal experience, I've found Pennzoil filters to be better than the Fram filters. I used to work at a Lube Shop and when we stabbed the filters to disable the anti-drainback valve, I found we always got much more oil out of the Pennzoil filters than the Fram filters. It seems as though a taller filter of the same quality will be better due to the greater surface for the filter element. Anyone else agree or have more input?
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Interesting thread!
I happen to use a Purolater 14459 which is the bigger version of either the 14610 or 14612 (which the FD's use). The -59 is all Ive used since Ive had the car, and no problems to speak of, even revving 8grand every so often.
If anthing is bigger than this for a 12A Im not yet aware of it.
My old boss swore by having a larger oil filter, and even larger oil pan. I think he had like 7 or more quarts of oil in his 500hp mustang.
As long as flow and filtration quality are there, I'm happy with a smaller filter, because that is less oil required to fill the engine. And less used oil to dispose of (Which makes my enviormentalist girlfriend happy )
I happen to use a Purolater 14459 which is the bigger version of either the 14610 or 14612 (which the FD's use). The -59 is all Ive used since Ive had the car, and no problems to speak of, even revving 8grand every so often.
If anthing is bigger than this for a 12A Im not yet aware of it.
My old boss swore by having a larger oil filter, and even larger oil pan. I think he had like 7 or more quarts of oil in his 500hp mustang.
As long as flow and filtration quality are there, I'm happy with a smaller filter, because that is less oil required to fill the engine. And less used oil to dispose of (Which makes my enviormentalist girlfriend happy )
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