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wrong oil filter installed


fishing1000
01-02-2008, 09:07 AM
I installed the filter made for dodge caravan on my wife's corolla. Both filters are similar in size (the caravan's filter is a little bigger than the one for the corolla) and the threads match (that is why I did not notice the mistake).
Can the mix-up cause any damage to the engine? Thanks.

GSS123
01-02-2008, 11:57 AM
No idea, but I would replace it with the correct filter and add some oil ASAP.

cmhj2000
01-02-2008, 02:48 PM
It's possible as the relief valves might be different but why chance it for the few bucks a filter costs?

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