will the FS19579 filter, that is for the 2000-2003 fit into a 97. The reason I ask, I was sold this filter and when my friend came by to help install it he said it wasn't the right one. He said it needs to be a FS19598.

Thanks in advance....

 

genosgarage.com says your friend is right.

 

Genosgarage also says the stratapore oil filter isn't for my 97, I should be using the Micro Glass, but the local Cummins dealer recommends them to everyone. I hope the are right, I've used them for the last 5 oil changes.