Proper Oil Filter

[aroostok]

Have 76B with dual HS-4s. Have been running PH43 oil filter. Recent sale at AutoZone on Castrol and STP oil filter says the 76 should be using a 3614 filter. Can anybody tell me which is best.
ps. Has oil cooler.

 

[tony barnhill]

What brands are you talking about - & how does PH43 cross check with 3614?

 

[PAUL161]

Their Fram filters Tony. I think, but not sure, the 3614 is the premium one over the PH43. Otherwise the same. Gotta check this out!

 

[aroostok]

The PH43 is a Fram that is about 4" high by about 3 1/2" diameter. The 3614 is an STP that is about 3" high and 3" dia. They are totally different. Seems as if one of the Fram equivalents might be a PH16. The books all say the 3614 is the filter (books at the store).

 

[aroostok]

Also, have been using the PH43 and didn't notice any problem just that it was considerably bigger than the 3614.

 

[tony barnhill]

Toss them both....don't use anything FRAM....STP's not much better either.

 

[aroostok]

What brand should I use? Something I can get at an auto or NAPA store?

 

[tony barnhill]

I prefer Crossland but there'll be others people like....just don't use FRAM!

 

[PAUL161]

I use NAPA or Baldwin filters. Baldwin on my tractors and NAPA on the cars and trucks. I've never had a problem with either one.

 

[DCB]

Tony, why don't you like Fram?

 

[tony barnhill]

They allow more particulates through than most other filters...think when they were tested against other filters, Purolater came in first & Fram was way down in the bottom.

 

[swift6]

Napa are WIX filters which consistently rate amongst the top. Fram are better than nothing and if you change the oil regularly will do just fine. The use of a Fram filter has not lead to catastrophic engine failure AFAIK.

 

[PAUL161]

Just out of curiosity, anyone know what brand of filter came on the engines from the factory?

 

[Dave Kalp]

I stopped using Fram oil filters about 10 years ago when the quality went south. Based on some recommendations here on the board, I have been using Mann W917 oil filters. They are reasonably priced, have a good anti-drain back valve and are available at any Volvo dealership.

Dave

 

[Dave Kalp]

Paul,
I don't know what the factoty used, but back in the day when I took my 1980 MGB to the BL dealership they put in Unipart oil filters.

Dave

 

[tony barnhill]

Unipart was what the dealer used on my '79 also.

 

[PAUL161]

Unipart, Thanks Dave/Tony.

 

[PAUL161]

I just found out they, (Unipart), can be bought out of Ontario, Canada. Nice to know.

 

[JPSmit]

I just found out they, (Unipart), can be bought out of Ontario, Canada. Nice to know.

where?

 

[rick_ingram]

I bought some Unipart filters from Obsolete Automotive in Sarnia, Ont.

https://www.obsoleteauto.com/