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    <p>The external size of an oil filter is of little importance. It is
      the surface of the filtration medium that counts, and of course
      the size of the particles that can pass. <br>
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    <p>Modern engines are made to much tighter tolerances and better
      materials, hence they wear very little, thus little debris and
      contamination. Service intervals can easily be as much as
      10.000mls or way more. Engine life for normal everyday cars is
      usually beyond 200.000mls and over 500.000mls is not a rarity.
      Often the mechanicals last longer than the electronics. <br>
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    <p>It is always difficult to decide when to change the oil filter.
      These days I usually change the oil every two years with an annual
      mileage these days of about 3000mls and change the oil filter
      every three oil changes. When changing oil I find it remarkable
      that the oil is still very clean rather than black. I now use
      K&N filters and 10W50  or20W50 oil for motorbikes as these
      have more additives than automotive oil due to various
      regulations: Bardahl, MPM, Penrite, Castrol Power RS etc.</p>
    <p>Kees Oudesluijs</p>
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Op 14-4-2023 om 00:19 schreef
      llennep--- via Healeys:<br>
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      <div style="color:black;font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Curious
        Q.  I have wondered the same thing.  However, if you look at
        filters for modern cars size dos not seem to matter.  Many
        engines today call for a 3 in long filter not 4 to 5 inch.<br>
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            From: Michael MacLean <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:springer.mike51@gmail.com"><springer.mike51@gmail.com></a><br>
            To: Ahealey help <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"><healeys@autox.team.net></a><br>
            Sent: Thu, Apr 13, 2023 10:59 am<br>
            Subject: [Healeys] Spin On Filter<br>
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              <div>Someone please explain to me why the filter required
                for my 1.8 ltr MGB engine (51515) is so much larger than
                the filter called for the spin on conversion for my BN2.
                (51516)  Just to add to the confusion, a cross-reference
                chart for either filter calls out the other filter as an
                alternative.  Does filter volume make any difference
                from either car?
                <div>Mike MacLean</div>
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