Just changed out the oil after the trip to Texas. I spun on one of the Amsoil EaO-26 oil filters I bought. Same thread and gasket as the -34, but considerably bigger, close to 2 inches longer and a 1/2 inch bigger diameter.

-26 filter went on without any problems, plenty of clearance even with skid plates.

Dumped in the regulation 6 1/2 quarts, ran the engine for 3 minutes, then let it sit for 1/2 hour before checking level. Instead of being 1/8 inch below the full mark as normal, it was actually below the minimum mark. Took another 1/2 quart, a full 7, to bring it up to it's normal full mark (1/8 inch below maximum).

No more half full oil bottles sitting around, just dump in a full 7 and forget it!

Only one down side I've seen so far - the -26 is big enough in diameter that the oil filter wrench I've used for years is too small to fit on it, I had to use a strap wrench to tighten it down.

You use a strap wrench to tighten it down!!!

Personally I've never had a leak using just my fingers, then again I am 25 and full of pi$$ and vinegar.

K

I've always just used my hands to tighten oil filters. As soon as the gasket hits, I turn it another turn or so and I'm done.