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Bigger Oil Filter

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Yota4Life!, Jul 10, 2017.

  1. Jul 10, 2017 at 12:23 PM
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    Yota4Life!

    Yota4Life! [OP] New Member

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    I've heard talk of using a bigger oil filter & being able to but the 5 quart jugs & using it in it's entirety rather than 4 quarts & a partial of the 5th one. I have a 2011 4X4 4.0L; what is the bigger oil filter I need to use?
     
  2. Jul 10, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    knayrb

    knayrb Well-Known Member

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    Mobil 1 M1-201. About $12-13 at Autozone, O'Reily. Looking at the difference in size, I'm guess maybe 1/2 to 1 cup more oil is needed. I still dump 5.5 quarts each change and it's at the top of the stick.
     
  3. Jul 10, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    winguyen

    winguyen Well-Known Member

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    You need to put in 5.5 quarts with an OEM filter
     
  4. Jul 10, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    anthony250f

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    You know the 4.0l takes 5.5 quarts right?
     

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