I recently purchased a 2002 Ford Expedition with the 4.6 V-8. Changed the oil and filter today and discovered that the old filter was significantly smaller than the new filter. The old filter had been in place for 5000 miles.
Went to Fram's website and compared the specs. The small filter is rated at 10-12 gpm flow and relief valve setting of 9-12 psi. The correct filter was rated at 11-13 gpm and relief of 12 psi.
Thread size was identical and gasket size was within about 1 mm. The small filter was not leaking when removed.
The new filter is speced for many GM and Dodge vehicles, among others. Some of the models include the GM 5.3 and Dodge 5.7 V-8's.
Being smaller, it was certainly easier to remove. With the large filter the front wheels have to be turned to clear the pitman arm.
Any reason I shouldn't use the smaller filter going forward?
Went to Fram's website and compared the specs. The small filter is rated at 10-12 gpm flow and relief valve setting of 9-12 psi. The correct filter was rated at 11-13 gpm and relief of 12 psi.
Thread size was identical and gasket size was within about 1 mm. The small filter was not leaking when removed.
The new filter is speced for many GM and Dodge vehicles, among others. Some of the models include the GM 5.3 and Dodge 5.7 V-8's.
Being smaller, it was certainly easier to remove. With the large filter the front wheels have to be turned to clear the pitman arm.
Any reason I shouldn't use the smaller filter going forward?