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    oil filter question

    on a M10, stock filter is a Fram PH3816, 3/4x16 no anti drainback valve. I've got a K&N filter i was going to use, HP-1002 also 3/4x16 but it has an anti drain back valve.

    Will this restrict oil too much, or should I just not worry about it and use it anyways?
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    1984 LSB 318i - Sold
    1986 325i - Motor Swapped Track Car Project
    1995 318ti - Sold
    1999 540iA - Daily Driver
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    Don't use a Fram. Since it doesn't have the valve, it causes pretty long dry start-ups...which is bad. The valve is a good thing. Also, for this time of the year (temperature), it's recommended to use 20w50 oil which will keep your oil pressure higher.
    85' 318i ~The Bronze Bomber (FrankenM10 with a Forced Future :wgaf:)

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      #3
      Not related to the post but u gotta nice looking car, u should tuck those bumpers though.

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        #4
        bumpers are tucked now. also repainted it a proper colour.

        I ended up using the K&N, but went with a 5w40 oil. getting a little valve train noise, might drain and fill with 20w50
        ______________________________________
        1984 LSB 318i - Sold
        1986 325i - Motor Swapped Track Car Project
        1995 318ti - Sold
        1999 540iA - Daily Driver

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          #5
          Yup! The m10 needs 20w50 for this temp. Minimum I would run is 15w40.
          85' 318i ~The Bronze Bomber (FrankenM10 with a Forced Future :wgaf:)

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