Oil filter for '96 502 efi
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My new boat has a beefed up 502 efi, and the previous owner was running a Wix oil filter instead of the merc. Any reason for this, should i just go with the readily available merc?
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The filter that is on it now is a Wix Racing p/n 51061R. I was at Farm and Fleet checking out the price of the Mobile 15W-50 and also saw that Mobil has a extended performance oil filter, P/n i saw was something like MI-301. Anyone run either of these or have any info on these filters........
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Originally Posted by cloudmaster_321
The filter that is on it now is a Wix Racing p/n 51061R. I was at Farm and Fleet checking out the price of the Mobile 15W-50 and also saw that Mobil has a extended performance oil filter, P/n i saw was something like MI-301. Anyone run either of these or have any info on these filters........
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Can these filters be mounted upside down? I thought the Merc. filters had a check valve in them that kept the oil from draining back since they are inverted.
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Originally Posted by cloudmaster_321
how's the filter going to drain if it's upside down. It will always stay filled.
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The M1-302 has the advantage that it uses a synthetic filter element. It won't swell up like paper elements and cut off filteration if there is moisture in your oil.
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Originally Posted by the duke
Gravity if there is no check valve. It will drain back through your lines/pump and into the pan.