So which of the two STOCK MITSU oil filter do you like to use?
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So which of the two STOCK MITSU oil filter do you like to use?
The dealer sells 2 types of OEM filters for our Evo Xs
part# MZ690116 which is the short stubby filter
part# MZ690072 which is the slimmer longer one
I use the 2nd one I guess it does have a little bit more surface area. How about you guys?
wm
part# MZ690116 which is the short stubby filter
part# MZ690072 which is the slimmer longer one
I use the 2nd one I guess it does have a little bit more surface area. How about you guys?
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Short stubby oem filter MZ690116 is the part number multiple dealerships give me when requesting an evo x filter. It's also what came on the car new like someone else posted. I'd stick with what Mitsu recommends if you are deciding between two oem filters.
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MZ690072 and MZ690116 both fit 4G63 engines. It just depends on the year, which one came factory, either will fit. FYI, those two numbers are the only numbers from Mitsubishi made for their entire engine lineup, it's not like there is anything else to choose from. All previous part numbers have been discontinued.
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I recently did my first oil change and used the MZ690072. It's easier to remove and has a bit more surface area on the outside which can help cooling. I've never been a big fan of short/stubby oil filters. Most cars have multiple oil filters available including the 4G63. I'm more worried about the quality of the filter.
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I only use the short one (MZ690116) as there have been a few cases of the long filter coming loose due to contact with the road/road debris etc.. The location of the oil filter is not in the best place on evo's.