Briggs & Stratton oil filters are more expensive than auto filters. My question is it somehow injurious to the engine if I would use an auto filter that is the same diameter and screws on with the approximate length as the number B&S 492932 filter that is recommended? I suspect that their admonishment to, "...use only OEM Briggs & Stratton parts...", is but a marketing ploy. Please no platatudes about penny wise, dollar foolish, etc. If you are going to advise not to do it, give the specific failure mode to which it will contribute. As I see it, a filter is pretty much a filter relative to how many microns of the mesh size.
dahermit, Was surfing and found your (dated) question. Hope you get this to know someone is listening... When my Intek failed I put on an oil cooler and was able to choose an automotive filter. I run a Nissan Altima filter, chosen because it is common and cheap. I'm with you on the BS put out by B&S who would have you believe theirs is a special filter which cools better. Sears should wise up and pay attention to facts and pricing before they go belly up. I use any auto brand I can get WIX. Fram, Wal Mart brand etc.
:smile: We all should know that B&S does not manufacture thier filters/oil. As for Sears, they use the same part number that the eguipment manufactures use. The 1st three numbers in a Sears model number is the manufacture, you can shop around and get a pretty fair price, instead pf paying the steep markup price from Sears. I run Napa Gold oil filters. On my CC 149, I use the CC hydro filter and their Hi-Tran fuild.
