Hi Folks,
Ordered my 20 litres of Silkolene PRO-S Oil from OPIE - great guys great prices
I also ordered 2 purolator filters which were listed for Clio V6 Mk1 & Mk2. These are highly regarded filters so I thought I would try one.
Now when I took the engine cover off last night to do an oil change I found that the purolator filters are at least 1/2 the length of the filter already installed (blue french jobby). Is this nomal for non OEM filters. The stock one is about 5 inches long whilst the purolator one is about 2.5 inches (only approximate lengths).
I didn't continue with the oil change despite having double checked the filter was listed for the V6 correctly. OPIE are calling me back with confirmation of the filter suitability from the manufacturers.
Has anyone fitted non OEM filters ? or have any comments on V6 filter sizes in general or from different filter suppliers ? I was worried about surface area of the filter medium given the filter is so much smaller than the original.
Regards
Martin
Ordered my 20 litres of Silkolene PRO-S Oil from OPIE - great guys great prices
Now when I took the engine cover off last night to do an oil change I found that the purolator filters are at least 1/2 the length of the filter already installed (blue french jobby). Is this nomal for non OEM filters. The stock one is about 5 inches long whilst the purolator one is about 2.5 inches (only approximate lengths).
I didn't continue with the oil change despite having double checked the filter was listed for the V6 correctly. OPIE are calling me back with confirmation of the filter suitability from the manufacturers.
Has anyone fitted non OEM filters ? or have any comments on V6 filter sizes in general or from different filter suppliers ? I was worried about surface area of the filter medium given the filter is so much smaller than the original.
Regards
Martin