Second this Wix 51515.
Just hard to find.

 

I run the purolator L40316. It is the largest I found. Had to add an extra quart of oil to her.

 

I have Federated Auto Parts stores near me and they usually have at least 2 in stock (until I get there).

 

She sure is pretty, nice to look at when you slide under the Discovery to look for leaks.
Anyhow, this is the K&N 3001...It is on my truck. Used the Mobile 1 prior to the K&N.
I think the consensus on here, is going to be to find an oversized filter, not what brand... I don't mind spending the $10-$12 for the K&N, have many ways to rationalize the price.

 

The Mopar oil filters are made by Purolator.

 

You're paying $6 for a cheap nut welded onto a painted white Fram oil filter.

 

A little better than a Fram, but not as good as a Wix for less than 1/2 the price. Sure is purty, though. Maybe someone should start selling filter wraps for all us ugly filter users.

 

Bwahaaa!!!!
Just rattle can it white and super glue a nut to the bottom before you put it on. lol

 

I read and followed instructions put forth here on the forum that if you in fact go the larger or longer oil filter, be sure to put some oil in it before you re-install it. Also, slightly smear the seal, as you would with any oil filter. I ended up filling up my K&N about 3/4 full, then screwed the puppy in. I then gave it 1/4 turn more with my filter wrench, though most folks would argue only hand tighten. I used synthetic royal purple for my oil.

Jedi Master "Disco Mike" says when draining the oil pan, just flip the copper washer over and re-use, which is what I did.

Loosley related to this topic is something that maybe some Landy veteran oil changers can address. Owner's manual states that for my '03 disco SE (Page 173):

"To avoid draining the oil pump, it is essential that the engine is filled with oil to the correct level, before the filter is removed. It is therefore recommended that the engine oil is renewed before work on the filter commences."

I interpreted this statement as filling up the engine with fresh oil (once old oil is dropped), THEN you can remove the old oil filter and put on the new one on. However, I did not follow the SOP that was written in the manual and just performed the oil change as I have done in the past and possibly, like most everyone has done;

1. drain oil.
2. replace drain plug
3. remove old oil filter.
4. install new oil filter
5. put fresh motor oil.
6. run engine for five minutes.
7. check oil level and top off if necessary

Any young "Padawans" out there that can better explain what the manual states vs. the tried and true method? Anyone can elaborate?

gbob

 

I've never done it the "Rover" way, my manual says the same thing, I dont do it that way.
I let my oil drain while I grease all 4 of my u-joints, then change the filter, install new filter, dump in 7qts of Rotella and I'm done.