Question about the oil filter for my riding mower

[user 64972]

There is a lot of good info here about small engine issue. Here's my question. I have a rider mower with a B&S 18 HP Intek motor. It takes an oil filter that is around $10.00 each. It looks just like the filter that I use on my '03 Monte Carlo V-6. Can I use the cheaper automotive one on the rider? It matches the B&S filter by all appearances from the outside? Anyone have any experience or thoughts why it wouldn't work?



Thanks for any info,

'07 ST:banana:

 

[Tom Schindler]

Same threads and gasket diameter?





Tom

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

As Caymen said, if the threads and gasket are the same size, you will be fine. Heck, take it to a store and match things up. Not a bad idea. Most things for lawnmowers are marked up in prices so they make you think they are special.

 

[Jim parnell]

most auto parts stores can cross reference a B&S oil filter to a NAPA filter, etc., some books even do it for hanging at the oil filter rack. If the mower is still under warranty, might consider spending the $10, cheap insurance imo.

 

[user 64972]

Mower is out of warranty and the gasket diameter and threads appear to be exact.

 

[Steve McKellop]

 

[user 64972]

Thanks....looks like it should work!:supercool:

 

[Mike Roncarati]

Yup, I realized last year that I could get a napa filter for my Husky instead of driving 30 minutes to buy the "special" one.

 

[Steve McKellop]

You'll never go wrong with Wix, who also makes NAPA filters. Don't like Fram!