re: oil filters

[Dave Conner <conner@cfm.ohio-state.edu>]

I also wondered about the different filters spec'd for the I-5 engine.  The
OEM filters I've seen all >look< the same.  But there are several different
part numbers and prices vary widely.  I asked Rod at The Parts Connection
if he knew why.

He said they use different filter media...designed to filter different size
particles.  For example, the 3B engine filter removes smaller particles
than the filter designed for the NF or MC engine.  I would assume this is
because the engine is built with closer tolerances.  So it would be OK to
use the 3B filter on the NF, but not the other way around.

Dave Conner