Oil filters are a slippery subject. Ford pretty much uses one single
filter for everything they had in rear wheel drive cars. GM had a limited
number around 4 possible filters. It's when you start needing things like
anti-flowback valves, pressure relief, capacity, etc, that really starts
messing things up. In addition to that, you've got filters of certain
sizes for clearance on 4x4 or FWD vehicles. Can a filter be mounted
horizontally or vertically? Is it a spin on one piece or a cartridge?
What's the pressure rating?
Too many little things and variables end up creating a huge lineup of
filters for your particular make and model.
-Vegaman Dan
-Ex NAPA counterman
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