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Old 26 August 2007, 01:47 PM
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hi all iv been searching this to no avail so thought id ask outright..
I ordered a genuine subaru oil filter for my wrx wagon only to recieve a smaller filter than my original. As far as i have found out this is simply because subaru have the oil filters made in smaller canisters by whichever manufacturers so will it make a difference to fitting it on my car..
All im worried about is comprimising the oil filters performance or worst luck it leaking due to not seating properly..
So could anybody clear this matter up for me, many thanks
Sy
Old 26 August 2007, 01:56 PM
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If its a Genuine Subaru one it will fit with no issues...these are usually smaller than cheaper after market filters youd buy from a motor factors, but if subaru put their name on it its going to do the job its meant too.

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Old 26 August 2007, 02:13 PM
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Yeh the smaller filter will do the job, i work with a motor factors company and the adl blueprint filter is a small filter
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Yeh the smaller filter will do the job, i work with a motor factors company and the adl blueprint filter is a small filter

yep definately agree the adl blueprint and the nipparts filters are smaller but fit and work 100%, ive been using them myself for years without any issues.
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great! thanks for the quick replies guys! Its deffinatley a genuine one, came in a subaru badged box and has subaru printed on the canister.
Thanks again!
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i dleiver to adl and they dnt have many returns of there blueprint parts so must be fine
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yeh adl sell some top quality stuff, i sell adl products all day long and the quality is way better compared to brands like nipparts...
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cool, iv never heard of adl..il have to keep them in mind for my next service
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Originally Posted by codfather
cool, iv never heard of adl..il have to keep them in mind for my next service
i fitted the smaller filter with new spark plugs and the engine exploded at high speed just after fitting,you can get the larger and smaller filters which are both made in japan by subaru
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