The link below is probably the most comprehensive comparison of oil filters I've ever found. It is a really good article for learning what makes a good oil filter and why Fram is widely considered junk. After reading this article I started cutting open my used oil filters to make sure they were "built right". As a result I have a lot of confidence in the build quality of Yanmar (OEM) filters.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/engine/129-1202-oil-filter-comparison-fodder/ With the wix and fram cross referance websites you can find a lot of manufacturer specs. From that you can also find larger filters (diameter x length ~ media surface area) that will fit your application. I have found filters for both my cars that are 25-50% larger allowing for more captured contaminants before the bypass valve starts to open. Josh On Nov 8, 2014 5:51 PM, "Eric Frank via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I remember a discussion about which brands of oil filters were better (and > worse). In the days I changed the filter in my car myself, I always used > Fram because it was easy to find, but I remember from this list that was > not a good make. Suggestions? This is for a 1980's Perkins 30 HP diesel, > probably less than 20 hours per year. > > Eric Frank > Cat's Paw > C&C 35 Mk II > Mattapoisett, MA > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > >
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