Oil filter... help
 

ok so today i changed the oil in my 94 lsi, normally its an easy task. But today it was a pain in the a$$. last time i had the oil changed i didnt do it, due to time restrictions so i took it to the shop. When i went to take the oil filter off today i noticed it wasn't the same as the one i purchased, it was smaller in diameter and taller. Which made it extremely difficult to remove because my oil filter wrench doesnt go that small, so i had to make due. The filter is not the recommended one, would this cause any problems, like a leak (i have had a small oil leak lately). and why would the shop use it if its not the recommended one?

Re: Oil filter... help
 

Not all filters for the same purpose are the same size. For example, AC Delco filters are often shorter than a factory one for the exact same motor.

Re: Oil filter... help
 

i just thought it was odd because all the other brands were the same size, as the one i purchased.

Re: Oil filter... help
 

As long as the threads match and the rubber gasket seals properly, no problem. When it comes to aftermarket goods, recommended generally means, "will fit."

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