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I have an '01 Raptor and an '07 Rhino. I have been running 3rd party oil filters on the Raptor since the first oil change. I have only changed the oil in the Rhino one time and used a 3rd party filter on it also. When I bought the Rhino, the parts guy told me that it used the same filter as the Raptor. When I first bought the Raptor, the local dealer charged me $17 for a Yamaha filter and I decided then to do some cross referencing and find a replacement. By matching the thread pitch/count and diameter, I found a match, but the filter was aobut an inch longer which was fine with me because it held a little more oil. It has been so long ago I am not sure what it crossed with but I think it was a 1996 Mazda V-6 mini van. I started using A/C Delco filters until they became hard to find in my area and switched to Bosch and STP. It has been so long since I used the A/C that I can't remember the part number but this is a list of the others. A word of caution! If you use a filter other than Yamaha, be sure to check and make sure the area where the threads are located is concave and not flat. Some brands are flat and will not tighten up over the large gland nut on the engine and it will throw oil out when you start it.
I am presently due an oil change on the Rhino but am running a Parts Master filter #61064. I will be changing to a Bosch or STP on the next change. I bought the Parts Master when in Az. and to my knowledge there isn't any of these stores around me.
Bosch # is 3323
STP # is S(as in STP) 6607 =S6607
If interested, take a look at these and decide for yourself. Take your old one with you and compare the concave area just to be sure it will mate up.
P.S. As a disclaimer, you do this at your own risk. I accept no responsibility.
'02 Duramax
'07 Rhino Sport
'01 Raptor
'99 Air Stream
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one ? for you on this the one part the dealer told me not to stray from was the oil filter , the service guy said i could use any oil or air filter put only yamaha oil filter would let the proper oil flow have you been told this ?
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No. I have never been told to use only Yamaha oil filters. I have used 3rd party oil filters on my Raptor since in was new in '01. I have also used them on the Rhino for a year now. Between the years of owning these two bikes, I have had a Honda Rincon for 3 years and I used K&N paper filters on it. Good filters and less than half the price for a OEM filter from Honda. I changed the oil in both the Raptor and Rhino this past weekend and used the Bosch #3323 on both. The thing to look out for when using some other brand (SOB) is when looking at the inside of the filter, the metal piece needs to be recessed enough to clear the large gland nut on the mounting plate of the engine. Some will not fit flush and will not let the rubber gasket seal completely against the block. The one I took off of the Rhino this time was from Parts Master and I could see a very fine line where it had been up against the nut. I bought it while in a small town where there was only one parts house. It did not leak but I could see where I had tightened it up against it. The thing I like about the Bosch and some of the others is that it is about 2" longer than the stocker. Years ago, when I began looking to find a replacement for my Raptor, I tracked down the thread sizes on the Yamaha filter and crossed it with other brands. I originally was using a A/C Delco but they became hard to find. I think the Bosch 3323 is listed for a '96 Mazda V6 mini-van. If you are concerned about the filtering of some of the other brands, then I would stay with the Yamaha. At least while it is under warranty. Personally, I don't use Fram on anything I own and do not plan to. Hope this helps a little.
'02 Duramax
'07 Rhino Sport
'01 Raptor
'99 Air Stream
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I've got an 04'grizzly with 2k on and have run fram filters on it that i got at walmart since it's first oil change and haven't had any problems.I've got an 07' 660 rhino that i plan on doing the same with if the filters are available.(probably the same as the griz never checked.)I do run yamaha oil in it though.
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Another good oil filter option if you like saving money is a SuperTech ST7317 available at wal mart.
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is the 660 and 450 the same oil filter i have the 450 .
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How 'bout the K&N #204 ? $13 shipped
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