SR20 Oil filter options (97)

IanH · Mar 1st, 2009, 04:04 PM

I have an SR20 and a VQ35, and when buying Oil filters noticed they are the same diameter but different heights.
SR20 listed a 6607, about 2.5 inches high
VQ35 listed a 7317, about 3.5 inches high.
Same construction according to the box, both have anti-drain back valves.
Checked the threads, both are 1.5 mm pitch, assume 20mm dia on both.

Has anybody tried using the bigger filter, will it physically fit 97 SR20.

**rogoman** · Mar 1st, 2009, 07:22 PM

As long as the base gasket seal is the same diameter, I'd go with the larger 7317 because it has more filtering capcity.

vrefron · Mar 1st, 2009, 08:41 PM

Nissan part # 6Fxxx vs. 9E000? They both screw on. Not sure what the diff is, but I've never seen problems from using the wrong one.

IanH · Mar 2nd, 2009, 08:42 AM

That was my thought, if it fits use the larger one, will give it a try. usually have the Oil changed in a shop so I guess I will do the next one.

IanH · Jun 15th, 2009, 12:38 PM

All went well, no leakage, engine noticeably quieter after the Oil change.