It is getting to be that time of year again, so here is a list of filters.

Here is a list of applicable oil filters that fit 502MAG and 496's

Fram: PH5, DG5
Purolator: L34631
Purolator Pure One: PL34631, PL36461
AC: PF1218
Motorcraft: FL-12A
Napa: 1060
Wix: 51060
Baldwin: B1428 (top rated)
K&N: HP3002
Amsoil: SDF-24
Hastings: LF279
Fleetguard: LF3679
Mercruiser: 35-802885Q
Mobile 1: M1-302
Kendall: K31
Penzoil: PZ45
Quaker State: QS5
Shell: S63, SH38
Texaco: T38, T38B
Warner: PH1218
STP: S01218
Valvoline: V056



Hope most of you will find this useful.

BTW: If you have any other brands & part # please post it so I can add the the list.


Also here is a link to a Mercruiser Oil filter study:
http://home.earthlink.net/~memphis3/...lters/merc.htm

I went with the baldwin B1441 for my 454s. Picked that because of the excellent rating given in that review and because it has a pressure bypass valve integral. Used to use the PF1218.

BT

I'm pretty sure the NAPA 1060 is to long for the 502
mag.

Too long? I am running it on my 2000 Sunsation with a 502 MPI. the Wix 51060 and the Napa are the same filter, I believe.

Yes

ok next step

cross reference the serpentine belt that you can get at the local parts store instead of a merc markup dealer

YEAH!!! Good idea. So go for it!

Long filters are preferable due to their increased filtering surfaces. Be sure and get the HP versions that have the anti-syphon capability so the filter doesn't drain while sitting, creating a dry filter start.

Be aware --- The Mobil 1 M1-302 and many other of the tall filters listed here WILL NOT fit the 454 and 502 Magnums from the mid-late 90s that have the remote filter mounted to the exhaust manifold. There is not enough room between the manifold and the filter to fit these taller filters. Mercury flipped it over in the late 90s allowing umlimited room.

It's good Merc came to their senses as larger filters are much better on these tests and others. Why pay all that money for a "remote location" and put it into an obstructed location? That's like paying for front row seats and getting them with a wall in front of you. No common sense.