Which filter is the right one?

[2plus4plus0eq6]

Hello,

I had a local shop here do an oil change for me. I supplied a filter for them and they said it didn't fit. I can't remember exactly what part number it was. Anyways..

I have a s14 sr20det in my car. In the service manual it states that the part number for the OEM filter from Nissan is 15208-65F00. I did a cross reference
here (http://www.amsoil.com/AmsoilLookups/MasterFilterCrossRef.aspx) and found out that the WIX filter is 51365.

The shop put on filter WIX 51394.

I looked up these 2 filters here and compared them:

51394 (http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=51394)
51365 (http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=51365)

The length of 1 of them is slighty longer, but most importantly... the threads are different. I would like to think that the manual is right, but I am also thinking I should stick with what fits??

I am asking these questions because I am looking into getting an Amsoil filter and they are expensive for a filter. I don't want to waste time and money when doing the oil change next time.

What filters are the guys with s14 SRs using at the moment?

Thanks for the help

[Kingtal0n]

The number I always tend to remember is 14612 for my S14 sr


the S13 sr20 filter is 14477

These are "purolator" numbers. They say that the Nissan filter incorporates a drainback checkvalve but I have yet to see it for myself.

[2plus4plus0eq6]

The number I always tend to remember is 14612 for my S14 sr


the S13 sr20 filter is 14477

These are "purolator" numbers. They say that the Nissan filter incorporates a drainback checkvalve but I have yet to see it for myself.

Which is exactly what the service manual says it is.

[2plus4plus0eq6]

The shop owner even thought it was strange how my engine took an s13 SR oil filter. They said I definitely had a s14 bottom end. Strange...

unless the filter is cross threaded and the s13 filter was forced on??

not sure how different the threads really are

EDIT: Found this link explaining the measurements. The threads are very similar. The diameters are off by less than a 1/32 of an inch. And the pitch of the threads are not the same, but very close, which could possibly work still.

http://www.fullermetric.com/technical/information/tech_screw_thread_conversion.aspx

[eek]

I have always used a OEM nissan Z33 filter on my Kouki S14 Sr20det. I'll get the wix filter for a Z33 if I don't have a oem one laying around.

Found this older thread. READ Post #21
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=162996

[2plus4plus0eq6]

I have always used a OEM nissan Z33 filter on my Kouki S14 Sr20det. I'll get the wix filter for a Z33 if I don't have a oem one laying around.

Found this older thread. READ Post #21
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=162996

I'm not sure if it makes a difference, but my s14 sr20 is a zenki. whats the part number for your z33 oil filter?

I don't care much for the wix ones. Its just what I used at the time. I was going to switch to royal purple, but now after doing some research I am pretty sure amsoil makes the best oil and filter on the market so thats what I'll use

[eek]

^^^ S14 Zenki and Kouki motors are basically Identical minus the ecu, wire harness and maf(iirc). They use the same oil filters so you should have no issues running a z33 oil filter on your setup.

The Wix oil filter part # I use is: 51358
The OEM Nissan one is: 15208-65F00 aka AY100-NS004 (all of the 15208 filters will work)

You may want to read this, I found this to be very interesting... I haven't yet ordered any from Rockauto to verify this but be a really good way to save some $$$ on filters if it is really true. http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/538767-wix-oil-filter-under-another-brand.html

Also, check this link out, it shows what the AY100-NS004 will fit. http://www.niparts.com/OEM/550360/NISSAN/AY100NS004.html

[2plus4plus0eq6]

^^^ S14 Zenki and Kouki motors are basically Identical minus the ecu, wire harness and maf(iirc). They use the same oil filters so you should have no issues running a z33 oil filter on your setup.

The Wix oil filter part # I use is: 51358
The OEM Nissan one is: 15208-65F00 aka AY100-NS004 (all of the 15208 filters will work)

You may want to read this, I found this to be very interesting... I haven't yet ordered any from Rockauto to verify this but be a really good way to save some $$$ on filters if it is really true. http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/538767-wix-oil-filter-under-another-brand.html

Also, check this link out, it shows what the AY100-NS004 will fit. http://www.niparts.com/OEM/550360/NISSAN/AY100NS004.html

I can see why you are running the 51358. Its a little bigger. My concern is that I have a filter installed at the moment which is a thread thats for the s13 sr20.

I am here in Canada so I need to be able to order filters that are somewhat accessible. From what I have read, Amsoil makes the best filter at the moment. Second is royal purple. The price doesn't bother me because I know I will get that back when doing my oil changes less frequent because of cleaner oil.

[MADE]

I just purchased a Z33 filter for my S14 Eng works like a charm, the rep said most of the newer Nissans use that filter as well. Since I've own the car the filter was phased out 3 times each time getting smaller.

Point is the Z33 filter is a match

[2plus4plus0eq6]

I just purchased a Z33 filter for my S14 Eng works like a charm, the rep said most of the newer Nissans use that filter as well. Since I've own the car the filter was phased out 3 times each time getting smaller.

Point is the Z33 filter is a match

Thanks for the feedback. I'll consider it next time I need a filter

[racers4life77]

This is from a post i made in another thread. I've been running this filter for 1800 miles with no problems.

This has helped me, so i thought i"d give back.
For a 95 sr20det notch top.
Been using an oil filter for a 08 350z Mobil one part#M1-108. It's smaller then the stock sr filter, so on my next oil change took the old oil filter to pep boys and 45 min later found a filter from a 09 GTR, Mobil one part# M1-110, Royal purple part# 10-2867.
fits perfect and is taller.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m304/ilovedavidtimes2/David/IMG_2994.jpg?t=1407111951
350z filter i used. part#10-2876 royal purple

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m304/ilovedavidtimes2/David/IMG_2993.jpg?t=1407111990
GTR filter i'm using now. part#10-2867 royal purple

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m304/ilovedavidtimes2/David/IMG_2995.jpg?t=1407112043
comparison. taller one is for the GTR. smaller one is 350z.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m304/ilovedavidtimes2/David/IMG_2996.jpg?t=1407112054
Pep boys price.

Hope this helps.

[mr.nismo.]

Maybe for whatever reason an s13 sr oil block was bolted on. That m108 filter used to be on my s13 sr and I still use it's o-ring for my filter relocation


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