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[Migalot]

Thinking of changing the cardboard oil filter to the old-style spin-on type. What adapter is required and where do I get one?

TIA!
 

[Andy B]

Thinking of changing the cardboard oil filter to the old-style spin-on type. ....
TIA!
 

Why? 

[Migalot]

Have read of quite a few issues with the cardboard type getting stuck. I'm past crawling under the car myself and i know that if I get an automotive irk to change my oil, they'll get a stuck filter. This way, although I may continue with a paper filter, I'm covered should the unthinkable happen.With Omega spares getting rarer and rarer, better to have a reserve plan.

[TheBoy]

As long as you change the oil annually and don't over tighten it, the standard one is better, easier, cleaner and usually cheaper.

The paper filter is readily available, and was used beyond the Omega.

[Migalot]

As long as you change the oil annually and don't over tighten it, the standard one is better, easier, cleaner and usually cheaper.

The paper filter is readily available, and was used beyond the Omega.

I think it may have been over-tightened (NOT by me!) at the last oil change, as a mechanic friend thinks a small leak from the area may have caused by exactly that.

[TheBoy]

Well, stop using incompetent mechanics then!

[omega2018]

Thinking of changing the cardboard oil filter to the old-style spin-on type. What adapter is required and where do I get one?

Best mod I ever did.  https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90579.0

[DrAndyB]

Original Canister one on mine with no issues for 25 years  , but then I service and correctly torque cap !!!

Always comes with new O-ring seal with the paper filter 

[Migalot]

Thinking of changing the cardboard oil filter to the old-style spin-on type. What adapter is required and where do I get one?

Best mod I ever did.  https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90579.0