Which Oil Filter?

Excel_Esprit · Post by **Excel_Esprit** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:12

Hi,

I have read contrasting views on which oil filter for my '89 SE.
Usually I would opt for the genuine Lotus one but have been told that some of the cheaper Halfrauds filters still have the return valve?

Can anyone point me in the right direction as the exactly which filter would be sufficent, I plan to change it regulary anyway.

Thanks in advance.

robertverhey · Post by **robertverhey** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:36

Down here I use a Ryco Z89A which has many applications, two being Cortina (Mk3 and beyond), Lancia, Alfetta, Range Rover V8 and a whole host of others. Provided it's got the no return valve, you can probably use any equivalent to this type.

The original Lotus one looks nice but I don't see whay I should pay more for what is probably no better in quality terms.

Robert

terry · Post by **terry** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:41

Last time I bought one, it was a Fram PH 2857A, you can see the valve ib the end.

terry

dpr59 · Post by **dpr59** » Tue May 02, 2006 19:57

Coming up to an oil change time....

Rush of blood to head......

Order genuine Lotus filter from SJ.

Well, you gotta try one sometime.

That a some Texaco 15/50 should see her alright for a few months.