The (eventual) definitive oil filter guide

sr20boston · 07-24-2005, 02:01 PM

It's not definitive, but one needs to be made and be in one place.
I will start.

Mobil1
--
M-103 (high port SR20)
M-108 (low port SR20)

Nissan OEM
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15208-53J00 (high port SR20)
15208-65F00 (low port SR20)
15208-9E000 (low port SR20, replaced by 65F00)

MaxPwr · 07-30-2005, 02:16 AM

According to the AutoZone, Advanced Auto Parts, and Auto Barn websites, the 1994 SR20DE uses the high port oil filter.

Mobil
--
MO4477 (high port SR20)
MO4612 (low port SR20)

STP
--
S4967 (high port SR20)
S6607 (low port SR20)

VALUCRAFT
--
V4967 (high port SR20)
V6607 (low port SR20)

FRAM
--
PH4386 (high port SR20)
PH6607 (low port SR20)
TG6607 tough guard (low port SR20)
DG6607 double guard (low port SR20)

Bosch
--
3311 (high port SR20)
3300 premium (low port SR20)
72182 (low port SR20)

K&N
--
HP-1003 (high port SR20)
HP-1008 (low port SR20)

Beck-Arnley
--
041-8079 (high port SR20)
041-8136 (low port SR20)

AC-DELCO
--
??? PF2052 (high port SR20)
??? PF1233 (high port SR20)
PF1237 (low port SR20)

Purolator
--
L14477 (high port SR20)
L14612 (low port SR20)

Advance Auto
--
AA4386 (high port SR20)
AA6607 (low port SR20)

Pennzoil
--
PZ38 (high port SR20)
PZ37 (low port SR20)

WIX
--
51394 (high port SR20)

Nismoguy · 07-30-2005, 03:19 AM

My lowport 94' uses a 53J, I'm fine, right?

Setzer · 07-30-2005, 06:35 AM

VE uses 65F00, same as all the new nissans.

paNX2K&SE-R · 07-30-2005, 11:05 AM

I think we should also post the part numbers of filters that are longer but have the same thread as ours. I'll work on some searches and post part #s when I get a chance.

Blair · 08-03-2005, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr20boston

15208-9E000 (low port SR20, replaced by 65F00)

According to FAST, I don't see any SR's taking 9E000's. QR's do though.

brian · 08-03-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blair

According to FAST, I don't see any SR's taking 9E000's. QR's do though.

they do not, they are just a little longer, but the threads and seat are the same size.

NX$paniard · 08-04-2005, 12:11 AM

whats the difference between the highport and lowport filters??

I figured theyd be the same....

Yahnozha · 08-04-2005, 12:51 AM

Highports dont need the built in check valve, its built into the oil filter spout, at least the ones ive seen. Lowports need the check valve in the filter since its not built in.

SuperTech (Wal-Mart)
6607 - LowPort

Blair · 08-04-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NX$paniard

whats the difference between the highport and lowport filters??

I figured theyd be the same....

The "cone" is inverted on the low port filters.

Michael-Dallas · 08-04-2005, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahnozha

Highports dont need the built in check valve, its built into the oil filter spout, at least the ones ive seen. Lowports need the check valve in the filter since its not built in.

Uh... so would it cause oil starvation on startup if a highport filter was used in a lowport motor. I mean, is that why the red oil pressure light comes on for a second or two at startup?

I sure hope I've been using the right filters...

Michael.

eric96ser · 08-04-2005, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael-Dallas

Uh... so would it cause oil starvation on startup if a highport filter was used in a lowport motor. I mean, is that why the red oil pressure light comes on for a second or two at startup?

I sure hope I've been using the right filters...

Michael.

No, a highport filter on a lowport gives you 0 pressure after it blows off. The 2 filters are different, and can't be used on both motors. The low port filter is shorter than the high port filter. I would double check the part number before you drive the car again.

98sr20ve · 08-05-2005, 05:29 PM

Thats a weird way of saying that if you have the wrong filter the filter will unscrew and you will blow the engine.

liupj · 08-08-2005, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael-Dallas

Uh... so would it cause oil starvation on startup if a highport filter was used in a lowport motor. I mean, is that why the red oil pressure light comes on for a second or two at startup?

I sure hope I've been using the right filters...

Michael.

I've the same startup issue once I changed to a WIX filter. (highport, not to mention)

Err.. I liked WIX filters too!. Maybe I should change back? Any advice? The engine oil light comes off after half a second of startup.

sr20boston · 08-08-2005, 08:06 PM

I would also like to point out something that everyone should do after changing oil...

1. Disconnect your coil.
2. Turn the key and let the car crank over and over until you see the oil light turn off.
3. Reconnect coil. Go for a drive knowing you primed your engine and got everything good and oily.

liupj · 08-08-2005, 08:21 PM

But, why does the oil light turn on for the half-second or so during startup

sr20boston · 08-08-2005, 08:23 PM

Try a regular start after changing your oil, see how much longer it stays on for us.

liupj · 08-08-2005, 08:38 PM

I did!

Takes half a second.

But, now I'll start priming the motor, lol. I change the oil pretty quickly, (maybe 10 minutes max?), so usually its not all 100% drained by then (but good enough for me).

Haven't had a problem just yet.

sr20boston · 08-08-2005, 09:07 PM

I don't think it's a major issue, but one of those little details that might be the difference between another 200,000 miles and another 75,000.

Peter · 08-09-2005, 09:25 PM

I would also like to point out that after I ASSumed the
'95 G20 lowport used the 'lowport' filter, I found that
it didn't by blowing about 3.5 quarts of Mobil 1 all over
my driveway. It turns out, that it also uses the 53J filter.

Peter