replacing oil filter canister

[cabrit]

i just wanted to know if its wise to change the oil filter canister from an 1994 525i to an 1994 325i

[supervisor1886]

Why do you call a canister. Its just a screw in filter right? Not a dry sump pan and a external oil pump?

If so I would look at the oil pressure in both engines, amount of flow. But even if the values are the same i would do it, because there might be different bypass valve ratings or different capacity. Unless you its perfectly fine do s and they are interchangable.

[cabrit]

i`m talking about the whole component that holds the oil filter not just the oil filter itself in the front right hand side of the engine. i think thats how they call it not sure

[supervisor1886]

What are the engines in the cars? And why would you replace the whole thing?

[cabrit]

the engine on the 1994 525i is the 2.5 liter l6 same as the 1994 325i the only difference thats noticeable is the oil pan iknows there is more but i just cant see it. i had to change the whole thing because i had a serious oil leak located in that part. it was not the seal i changed that too.it was almost like it couldn hold the pressure when i accelerate the car it leaks even worse.

[Dudesky_E36]

Common problem. There's a plug at the back that's made of steel, while the housing is made of aluminum. Over time, a leak develops because of the dissimilar metals expanding and contracting. The housings should be identical, same engine. I'd give it a try.

[cabrit]

man thats exactly what happenned as you accelerate it leaks more
thanx i`m going to do it today