SUBSTITUTE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Not too long ago James Espey had some filters cut open. The differences are great. In general the parts sold by the Delorean venders are of higher quality than the "will fit" parts that you can obtain localy. Usually you will know when you will need an oil filter so there is plenty of time to order one. They also supply the copper gasket that should be replaced for the drain plug. IMHO we owners should purchase the parts we need for our cars from the venders who make a living keeping the supply of parts available from the door pistons which have to be specially manufactured to the oil filters you might be able to get localy. Only through the business that we generate are the Delorean venders able to continue to source parts that are no longer manufactured. Take for example the new door handles. No owner or club could afford to have them made. The sales we make with the venders goes toward this effort including oil filters. You could complain about the high price of parts but think where you would be and if you would even have your Delorean if many of the parts were not available at all! David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Doc" <doctor280@xxxx> wrote: > > A FRAM PH2870A is perfect > > -Paul #16811 > ________________________________________ > > The fit maybe is perfect, but the Fram filter does not have the valve that > keeps the oil from draining back into the pan. This will cause a dry start > every time you start your engine. Not something I would want. > > Robert Starling > Vin#05252