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Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by UroTrash, Jun 8, 2008.

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  1. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 UroTrash, Jun 8, 2008
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    The blue filter is for a car with a V-6 3 liter engine putting out 244 horsepower.

    The red filter is for a V6 2.4 liter engine that puts out 180 horsepower.

    Pretty surprising difference. The red filter is the size and shape of an old fashioned oil can.
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  2. KNanthrup

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    #2 KNanthrup, Jun 8, 2008
    I've always felt more secure with the largest filter possible. I don't go cross-referencing all of my motors, but on my racing motor I have found a 1.5 quart filter that fits in the spot of the OEM filter 1/3 of its size.

    A lot of modern engines run really tight tolerances and seem to use smaller filters.. especially on econo japanese engines.
     
  3. JCR

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    #3 JCR, Jun 8, 2008
    We will continue to see oil filters getting smaller. It is a disposal issue driven by the EPA.
     
  4. dbw

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    #4 dbw, Jun 8, 2008
    the blue filter also fits an inline 4 two liter NA engine with 250hp......
     
  5. djui5

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    #5 djui5, Jun 8, 2008
    You have the same counters we do :) Weird.
     

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