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Just did first oil change on new (to me) NV2500HD 5.6. I was somewhat troubled by the itty-bitty standard oil filter. My '83 Rabbit Turbo Diesel had a filter the size of Folger's can - for a 1.6 litre with a 5 qt sump. 7 qt. sump on the 5.6 and the canister is roughly half the size of a pop-can was somewhat puzzling Some digging on Wix filters master database, I found considerably larger filter, the 51344. When compared to the 57356 - flow rates, PSI bypass, beta, gasket face all being the same, the 51344 at 82mm by 103mm has 544cc vs the stock sized 57356 at 68mm by 86mm having 312cc. A little under twice the absolute capacity, with probably similar increases of media surface area. Big filter = more filter area, better filtration for duration of oil change. It is probably academic, but I feel better with a little more insurance. Filters are cheap, engines are not. 7 qts of Mobil 1 is also a help. next project coming up, spin on trans filter....mwah ha haaaaa.

My "Oil Reminder" light goes on when I start my 2017 V8 (after owning less than 2 months) and just 1,100 miles. Anyone else have a similar problem? The oil monitor digital display shows around 40-45% of the horizontal bar full.