What part number larger oil filter?

I'm not familiar with the Mobil oil filters.

However in general, I understand the concept of using a longer filter (with same canister circumference) to realize more filtering area. I do not understand the concept of using a filter with larger circumference, since as you pointed out the sealing area will be different and you'll run some risk of an oil leak.

 

I have a 2007 Prius (Touring). I use the M1-209 filter - works just fine. The PureOne PL20195 is also a suitable oversized filter.

When I checked, the bypass pressure matched and the center hole matched. The major diameter of the gasket is bigger with the oversized filters, but the mating surface on the engine block is plenty large.

I'd strongly suggest using the cap wrenches for removal of the filter - the oversized ones make it harder to get your hand in there to remove the filter without it.

 

Good thread info BTW. Your flag distorts my vision for some reason. Very hard to look at.

 

I found this in another thread, and thought it would also be relevant here:

Thank you Kohnen for your informative posts both here and elsewhere.
I also had an MG 301-1 installed. It is indeed much larger than OEM.
I took some pictures in case anyone is interested in how an oversize filter fits in the engine compartment:


As seen from above


As seen from the right wheel well


As seen from the left wheel well

One sees: plenty of room around the filter, and plenty of ground clearance for normal on-road driving.

(And by the way, contrary to the advertising hype, a MicroGreen filter will not make the oil last much longer than with an ordinary filter. But it is a good filter.)

 

Anyone know if there is an oversize filter that TRD makes for the gen2 Prii?

 

For the overkill oil filter fanatics: Royal Purple 20-400
I put that purple monster filter in at my last oil change.