oil filter 2007 Altima vs 2008?

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00pathyse
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Hello all,

Does anyone know why my 07 altima 3.5 calls for a different oil filter than 08 and 09 and also different than maxima with the same engine? The fram website for instance, calls for ph7317 for my 07 and ph6607 for 08 and 09 with same engine. What could the reason be for this? Would it be okay to use the alternate oil filter? Thanks!


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VStar650CL
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Sounds like Fram is messing around. 15208-65F01, -65F0B, -65F0D (all obsolete) and -65F0E are all equivalent and all fit '07~'09 3.5's (and a lot else). If Nissan doesn't differentiate then I don't know why Fram would.

00pathyse
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Thanks for the reply. So if it fits, and it's the same size is it safe to say it works? There isn't any secret tech in some filter and not others (provided were talking standard aftermarket filters) from reputable companies)?

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I'm not an expert, but most of the differences I've seen are in construction and probably wouldn't matter unless conditions were very extreme. They all filter, so it isn't a situation like, say Delco versus K&N air filters, where one filters everything but is very restrictive and the other gives great flow but filters nothing. Personally, I use the longer Nissan truck filter in both of our QR25 Altimas (you can do that too), but that's a bit of Casper-like OCD. With 3K oil changes I'm sure it's overkill.

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Thanks for your insight as always. Much appreciated, Cheers!

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