Source for "Big" OEM oil filters

[elkaholic]

I had to order some parts for the 73 from Japan and for giggles figured I would see if the Big oil filters that are NLA in the US parts system were still available from Japan. The answer is a resounding "yes". These came today.

They are not cheap and shipping is spendy, but if a group ordered several, the cost per filter could be reasonable.

Source I used is Amayama. Website is http://www.amayama.com/

 

[roadstr6]

Nice find! Being less of a purist but appreciating the extra oil volume the big filter offers, I normally just get the Napa Gold 1773 or Wix 51773 affectionately known as "the dump truck filter."

 

[elkaholic]

Understood. I was ordering some small stuff that was going to be less than the shipping from Japan. Figured the worst that would happen was a couple more of the small filters. I was pleasantly surprised and surprised how well packed everything was.

 

[joyRidaz]

@roadstr6 - that filter sounds interesting, is it significantly larger than the Napa gold 155x(can't remember the number)? I presume id have to top it off a bit more if I go to the dump truck beast of a filter?

@elkaholic - hidden oem finds are always a nice score considering the NLA momentum. Might suggest u share your find with the wider audience/community... Not sure where though.

 

[OGBeno]

CruiserDan has these in stock.

 

[roadstr6]

@roadstr6 - that filter sounds interesting, is it significantly larger than the Napa gold 155x(can't remember the number)? I presume id have to top it off a bit more if I go to the dump truck beast of a filter?.

The big filter will hold about a quart more oil. It's a bucket in comparison.

Also the CarQuest 85773 is the same big filter. All are made by WIX and badged according to the retailer who's selling them.

 

[elkaholic]

CruiserDan has these in stock.

I did not know that Had understood they were unobtanium in the US parts system.

See, an old dawg can learn new tricks ....

 

[OGBeno]

Oh no, they are discontinued for the US market, but CDan and I have the largest collections of them.

His are for sale to the right buyer.

Mine are for my own personal collection:

I think there are 30 on the shelf...

 

[elkaholic]

Ahhh .... so I was not completely insane, only partially so

 

[Zack1978]

So I guess the guy I met on the beach in Aruba was correct in that the filters are still available....just not in the US.

Zack

 

[elkaholic]

Yes....

 

[lumbee1]

I use the Mobil1 M1-301 which is huge. If it was any bigger it would not fit. Is the 20004 larger than the M1-301?