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Got a 3 lobe o-ring with my oil filter, instead of 5 lobe one. Can I still fit it in, or should I get another filter with proper o-ring. Cheers
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You need the other o ring. Did you not get both in the filter box?
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Guest
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I was expecting both, came with the 3 lobe only.
That's a pain. I can't remember ever having one that didn't come with both.
eil
Forum Sage
Some filter manufacturers ship with no o-ring, or they have different part numbers for the 1st-gen and 2nd-gen GS o-rings, even though the filter is the same, and some ship with both o-rings.
You can probably re-use the existing o-ring this time then swap it out at the next oil change.
You can probably re-use the existing o-ring this time then swap it out at the next oil change.
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Guest
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I got Fram 6000 first, which is the 8-valve version. Just picked up Fram 6001 with the correct o-ring for 16-valve engine.
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Hinermad
Guest
I just bought some WIX filters that only include the 3 lobe o-ring. To get the same filter with the 5-lobe o-ring it's a different WIX stock number.
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sharpy
Guest
I always buy genuine filters, gaskets and o-rings. peace of mind
