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Does it benefit your vehicle any if you put on a large (longer) oil filter than the recommended smaller one?

I was told by some of the auto store helpers that if your car can fit a longer oil filter you should use it. It filters the oil more with the larger one just as long as you keep the oil level full according to the dipstick. You'll notice in the store


Nope, I wouldn't think it would make any appreciable difference since the oil flows at the same rate no matter what filter size you have and it only lasts 5000 miles. In theory it might sound good to have more filtration area but in this particular application

2004 Saturn Ion oil filter location and recommended tool(s) 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 too!

2004 Saturn Ion oil filter location and recommended tool(s) 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 too! Where is the oil filter located on a Saturn Ion, here it is!

Motorcycle air and oil filter change Tip of the Week from Cruiser Customizing

motorcycle-accessories.cruiser customizing.com Kyle Bradshaw, shows you how to save money by doing your own oil changes and air filter changes at ...