Hi, long time lurker, first time poster. I’m writing because I’ve come across some conflicting information, and I thought that the knowledgeable folks here might be able to help.
I’ve been upgrading my oil and filter use since I began lurking here. Recently I changed the oil in my wife’s 2020 Subaru Ascent. I put in Mobil 1 Truck and SUV Q0W-20, and used a Mobil 1 108-A filter. I chose the filter based on the book at Walmart, and double checked on the Mobil website as well. Both said to go with the M108-A. In my internet journeys, however, I came across some conflicting information. I read somewhere on this forum that the M110-A is the equivalent of the Fram 7317, which is the correct size for this car (I had also picked up a TG and XG7317. Also, on the O’Reilly’s website, and on Amazon, the M110-A is the recommended filter for the Ascent. I feel like I should trust what Mobil themselves say, and be fine with the M108-A. I do like the larger size of the 110-A though. Am I doing damage to the engine by running the smaller filter?
I’ve been upgrading my oil and filter use since I began lurking here. Recently I changed the oil in my wife’s 2020 Subaru Ascent. I put in Mobil 1 Truck and SUV Q0W-20, and used a Mobil 1 108-A filter. I chose the filter based on the book at Walmart, and double checked on the Mobil website as well. Both said to go with the M108-A. In my internet journeys, however, I came across some conflicting information. I read somewhere on this forum that the M110-A is the equivalent of the Fram 7317, which is the correct size for this car (I had also picked up a TG and XG7317. Also, on the O’Reilly’s website, and on Amazon, the M110-A is the recommended filter for the Ascent. I feel like I should trust what Mobil themselves say, and be fine with the M108-A. I do like the larger size of the 110-A though. Am I doing damage to the engine by running the smaller filter?