Oil Filter for 454 Magnum
 

What Fram filters work on a stock 1990 454 Magnum??

Thanks in advance.

p.S. Or other brands, just Fram is easy to find

Re: Oil Filter for 454 Magnum
 

A fram HP4 is what fits my '89'

Re: Oil Filter for 454 Magnum
 

I am not sure how the filter mounts on that motor, but if you have a remote base similar to what comes on an HP500, you might look into a "truck style" filter which is almost two quarts in capacity. Fram # on that is HP-12, Napa # 1794 Gold, K&N # HP6002, also available from AC Delco, Wix, etc., but do not have those numbers available. Moroso also makes a pre-filter screen, part # 23845, the "sandwhiches" between the mount and filter, which catches any large particles before the filter, gives you an early indication of problems. Spray clean with carb cleaner and reuse. The truck filter is a little over 8" tall, so if you have the room, thats the way to go.

Re: Oil Filter for 454 Magnum
 

An excellent substitute for the merc filter is the perolator premium plus L-34631 at your local auto parts store. Less than 3 bucks too.

Re: Oil Filter for 454 Magnum
 

NAPA Gold 1060 is good

Re: Oil Filter for 454 Magnum
 

Oil Filters fits most Mercruisers
FYI:The thread type on the filter is 13/16-16.


Fram: PH5..Best Flowing...best for racing applications HP4 and the HP series, DG5, PH13 (no anti drainback)
Pureolator: L34631
Purolator Pure One: PL34631...Great flow, capture and price
AC: PF1218, PF932...best "cheap priced filter"
Motorcraft: FL-12A
NAPA: 1060, 1060gold...
Wix: 51060
Wix Racing: 51060R, 51061R R= Racing...great overall
K&N: HP3002...very good
Baldwin: B1428
Amsoil: SDF-24...best flowing and best capturing
Hastings: LF279
Fleetguard: LF3679
Mercruiser: 35-802885Q
Mobil 1: M1-302 or M1-111..great capture..very good flow
Kendall: K31
Penzoil: PZ45
Quaker State: QS5
Shell: S63, SH38
Texaco: T38, T38B
Warner: PH1218
STP: S01218
Valvoline: V056
Mercury: HP Racing filter...very good design

This study tells about many popular filters:

http://www.oilfilterstudy.com/

Re: Oil Filter for 454 Magnum
 

Hey Hydrocruiser... "Mr. Oil expert"

We all thank you for your valued input on lubrication.

My 2005 525's call for 25w-40 oil. I was using Mobile 1, but I can't find that weight.

(I'm in Florida, so cold weather is not a factor for me.)

Can I use another weight that is more available...
like 15w-50?

Thanks again for your input - Jerry

Re: Oil Filter for 454 Magnum
 

In warm climates a straight weight conventional is a must if you use a conventional; though 20W-50 Kendall is very good.. The 25W-40 is a straight weight blend and is similar in many respects to a straight weight 40.

In synthetic oils a multi-vis such as 15W-50 is acceptable as the oil has better film strength and resists heat and is good for average type offshore use. If you run hard, have hopped up mills or race...then a premium 20W-50 synthetic is best as they most resist breakdown.