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In Reply to: RE: If you are a high mileage driver and if you want to extend oil change intervals posted by JDK on May 13, 2022 at 19:27:41
I thought of this some time ago.......
Here are the 2 factors....
BASEPLATE SIZE. Any filter with the same baseplae SHOULD be ok.
BASEPLATE THREADS. Gotta be the right thread.
And also? Must be ROOM for it. Would not surprise me to learn that some cars are very
restricted and won't mount a larger filter....
Thanks for ReMinder!
Too much is never enough
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More about the tech inside the filter - the filter media material and its surface area - more folds and layers so that the filter can catch more particles but block up more slowly.
This is where, as a rule, you have to pay for the technology.
And as somebody else said, a heavier empty filter can be an indication of more good stuff packed inside it.
Keep Your Hands Clean,
John K
That all makes sense from a theoretical/engineering standpoint. In practice, I've seen vehicles with 200,000 to 400,000 miles on them, just using whatever filter is at the store/shop. I think it just comes down to a person's "worry comfort level". Some people worry more than others. Personally, I've never had an issue with any oil filter, and I've owned well over a dozen cars of various brands. Worry if you like - I'm not.
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We are inclusive and diverse. But dissent will not be tolerated.
If you don't do shitty little commutes, if you service regularly, if your air filtration is good (which arguably is more important than oil filtration), yes, we've seen taxis with a million miles on an engine.
But it's always good to stretch out oil changes if possible.
Keep Your Hands Clean,
John K
My 2016 Mazda specifies a Ridiculous (IMO) 5000 miles between changes.
I don't see ANY problem going to 7500 with Mobil 1 OIL and FILTER.
Though I'm open to a better filter. Now? Here's where it gets weird.
NAPA filters are made by WIX, which has a good fan-base.
My Element can be had in the 'Platinum' level.....while th Mazda only in 'Gold'. One is synthetic media, the other enhanced cellulose.
But Both use the M20-1.5 thread size. One is 2.173" ID gasket, the other 2.257" ID gasket.
OD is 2.475 for the first, 2.464 for the OTHER.......
The HONDA Filter is about 1/2" taller, meaning more oil for the Mazda....if it works.
Can OD is the SAME for both of 'em......
I'd LOVE to find a database so I could do some 'matchiing' and find a duplicate filter but TALLER for the Mazda. I've had cups of coffee which hold more than that oil filter.......
Too much is never enough
If you are racking up decent miles, probably fine.
Years ago I had a couple of fleet lease cars where everything was payed through the lease. I just had a service booklet and tore off a docket each service.
Because I was driving a lot at that time the lease company approved me to skip every minor service. I went out to 15,000kms between services instead of 7,500. But I was driving 75,000kms a year back then, so the oil barely ever got cold ;-)
Keep Your Hands Clean,
John K
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