Hi everyone,
I'm wondering if there is any advantage running a longer oil filter on the 3800. the stock PF47 oil filter is 3.3" high. I found a Wix filter with same diameter and threads, but is 4.825 long. Looks like plenty of room to fit an extra 1.5 inches, not sure how much oil that would actually hold, but it may help in cooling the oil... has anyone tried this filter? Might allow the 3800 to hold 5 quarts instead of the 4.5 for the standard filter. I hate having to pour 4.5 quarts of oil out of a 5 quart jug and try to keep the last half quart in the jug.
Here is the Wix 51036 filter specs:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...360547&jsn=360

 

I read somewhere that its better to have the larger filter. So I do that WIX is good, I use the AC DElco.

 

Good question. There is one member, Turbo Monte who is running a larger oil filter on his 3800. Do not recall the actual size or part number. Perhaps he will see this and chime in as to the actual filter he uses.

I tried with his information but the oil filter adapter on mine unfortunately took up the extra space so I'm stuck using the OEM recommended size.

Like Drivernumber3 states WIX is a highly reputable brand. I use the AMSOIL filter and their 15-50 race oil. They also sell WIX on their website as an alternate filter.

 

A PF52 will fit and is maybe 3/4" longer. I can't imagine it'll hold half a quart extra though. I also can't see it cooling the oil any better. Sounds like an oil cooler would do what you're looking for.

Honestly I never really understood the benefit to running a larger filter as long as you change your oil frequently. The filter media is likely the same, so it won't physically filter any better, it'll just let you go longer between oil changes as it'll take longer to plug up.

I don't push my oil changes anyways, just not worth the risk to me to damage an engine for $25.

 

Isnt it the 7th gen v8's filter that can be put onto a 3800??

 

No, the LS4 uses a PF48. Larger center opening, different thread, and about the same height as a PF47. That would be far too much hassle to make work for basically no benefit.

 

I agree

 

Hmm, wonder wth I heard that..

 

I use a pf52. If it can fit safely why not have the extra protection or atleast piece of mind even if it doesn't do anything.

 

.........X2, what could it possibly hurt? The cost is the same, a tad more oil perhaps, a extra mega second to shut off the cars engine if the engine oil light comes on. I had a oil line fail before on my Monte, oil going everywhere. As soon as I saw the light come on, it was kill the ignition switch immediately and coasted around the corner and into a gas stations lot. Every little bit may have helped me.

But as I mentioned I had issues with a larger one, so now I try to run the absolute best for the peace of mind you speak of.