RE: [DML] Re: Oil Filter + Oil

["Doc" <doctor280@xxxx>]

Robert said,
In order to get the wider filter to
fit you'll need to bend the oil pressure sending unit. Not really
something you want to do.
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NO NO NO!!!!!!
You don't have to bend anything to use the larger filter. Don't take a short
cut like that, do the job correctly. You can buy a brass fitting that will
create the desired angle of the oil sending unit so that it will not make
contact with the larger oil filter. Make sure that you use a brass adapter,
as steel will cause damage to the aluminum casing. You can get the brass
fitting at most auto parts stores.

I use the Volvo oil filter, which is a larger filter. This filter has the
needed pressure valve, that traps the oil in the filter when the engine is
shut off. This valve prevents engine wear on start up. Remember that the oil
filter sits in a side ways position and the oil in a filter, with out the
valve, will run out when the engine is shut off. Which means, upon engine
start, you have no oil going to the engine, until the filter is supplied
with oil again. (If the oil filter does not read on the side of the casing
that it has the pressure valve, most likely it does not have one in it.)

The Volvo oil filter cost $9 and some change and an oil change , which
includes the filter is $24.99. Well worth the price. (You may have to supply
the tool for the drain plug.)

Robert Starling,
Vin#05252