Oil filter question

I have OMC engines and have used the "automotive" type filters for the last
11 years and there is no problems at all.
The marine mechanic, where I have my boat serviced, has noticed not problems
either.

Jim Carter
"The Boat"
Bayfield

"Kevin & Debbie" <kevdeb RemoveThis @golden.net> wrote in message
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 > Hi Group.
 > What is the difference between an automotive oil filter and a marine oil
 > filter for an inboard engine? The only one I have heard is that there is
 > an internal anti-siphon (check-valve) in the marine one. Is this true
 > and how important is this for an application where the oil filter is
 > mounted near the top of the engine (ie remote filter)
 > There is at least a 3 fold difference in cost as well.
 > Thanks in advance for any info.
 > Kevin
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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i have twin 318's inboards allways have used auto filters...no prob.


On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 20:09:42 -0400, Kevin & Debbie <kevdeb.RemoveThis@golden.net>
wrote:

 >Hi Group.
 >What is the difference between an automotive oil filter and a marine oil
 >filter for an inboard engine? The only one I have heard is that there is
 >an internal anti-siphon (check-valve) in the marine one. Is this true
 >and how important is this for an application where the oil filter is
 >mounted near the top of the engine (ie remote filter)
 >There is at least a 3 fold difference in cost as well.
 >Thanks in advance for any info.
 >Kevin
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Oil filter question 

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the info, when I got the boat used last year I noticed that
the oil filters were PH 13A and they had been installed by a marina, not
the one I am at.
I think I'll save myself about $20 ($13.75 ea for marine ones, I need 2)
and go the auto route. Also, FYI, I bought the 25W-50 oil at Crappy for
$20/ 5 liters, compared to $26 at my marina.
Thanks again.
Kevin

Kevin & Debbie wrote:

 > Hi Group.
 > What is the difference between an automotive oil filter and a marine
 > oil filter for an inboard engine? The only one I have heard is that
 > there is an internal anti-siphon (check-valve) in the marine one. Is
 > this true and how important is this for an application where the oil
 > filter is mounted near the top of the engine (ie remote filter)
 > There is at least a 3 fold difference in cost as well.
 > Thanks in advance for any info.
 > Kevin
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Oil filter question