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18/01/2021 12:06 am
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What happens if you get an oil filter that’s too big? Could that cause engine noise?
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18/01/2021 12:22 am
Yes. You need to use the correct filter. Otherwise they would make the same filter for all cars.
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18/01/2021 12:29 am
You mean an oil filter that is a bit longer, but it has the same size flange and a thread as the one that would not be bigger? Probably nothing, other than your oil capacity would be a bit larger, … and the space required to spin it on and off is sufficient enough.
For example, on my olden 320i BMW, I had a difficulty finding a spec oil filter locally, so I just used a longer filter for a VW that was readily available and cheap. It all worked just swimmingly for more than 25 years!
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