Want to get my first oil change - the local idiot zone auto parts knows nothing about the Evo VIII and dont want to take time off from work to drive to the dealer

Wondering if the oil filter is the same as the '99 eclipse turbo ??

 

The genuine filters have a valve that prevents oil from returning to the sump after you shut off the engine. I recommend you use those (some folk use Fram filters too, but I don't have any experience with them). As far as I remember the eclipse filters are not the short 'fat' ones that the evo uses, but instead they are the "tall narrow" ones,

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I am not sure how that affects their operation.
its best to get the parts from your local dealer or have them do the service. Be careful of some of these lube shops.

 

DO NOT USE FRAM! BAD BAD BAD OVERPRICED OIL FILTER! Most of the things in a Fram oil filter that have to be metallic are actually cardboard! Make the extra trip to you dealer. Stick with the genuine Mitsubishi oil filter specifically designated for your Evo.

 

I believe the MD356000 is the correct filter for the evo 7 and 8. Can anyone confirm?

interesting read : http://www.lancerregister.com/showth...evo+oil+filter

 

Yep you are correct with that part #.....don't forget the aluminum gasket ring for the drain plug

 

Someone told me that this ring should be changed each time you pull the drain nut? if so why

 

Where would i get those at? Dealers or any autopart store? Wouldn't brass work better? I'm going to reuse mine till 3000 miles.

 

I used the same part number as a 99 eclipse turbo for my oil filter. I havent had any problems yet. THink this will be a problem?