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https://oldsite.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl Omega Help >> Omega General Help >> swapping out newer omega oil filter type for old https://oldsite.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1314099840 Message started by humbucker on 23. Aug 2011 at 12:44

Title: swapping out newer omega oil filter type for old
Post by humbucker on 23. Aug 2011 at 12:44

is there any benefit in the newer oil filter type and housing on v6's as opposed to the earlier 'screw on' type? i've got a lot of the older filters sitting here and the new engines i have are the newer type with the oil filter housing (and the more expensive filters!) so i was considering converting the new type to the old type but didnt know if there were any particular benefits to keeping the newer type?

Title: Re: swapping out newer omega oil filter type for old
Post by Jimbob on 23. Aug 2011 at 12:45

longer service interval is about it I believe.

Keep meaning to swap mine for the old one - dont like the new style....but havent got around to it :y

Title: Re: swapping out newer omega oil filter type for old
Post by humbucker on 23. Aug 2011 at 14:51

thanks jim. longer service interval? hmn offset against the increased cost of the newer filter i think i'll stick with the old type :y

Title: Re: swapping out newer omega oil filter type for old
Post by robson on 23. Aug 2011 at 16:51

Why would the service intervals be different

Title: Re: swapping out newer omega oil filter type for old
Post by Lincs Robert on 23. Aug 2011 at 17:47

The filter has a larger surface area ...........

Title: Re: swapping out newer omega oil filter type for old
Post by humbucker on 24. Aug 2011 at 22:57

i suppose it doesnt really matter though if you're changing the oil every few thousand miles e.g. before official service interval is due like many of us do.