Premium Guard PG4612 vs NAPA Gold 101000: Oil Filter Compatibility

Compare Premium Guard PG4612 and NAPA Gold 101000 oil filters by compatibility, dimensions, thread size, gasket fit, bypass valve, anti-drainback valve status, and match confidence. Use this comparison as a fitment review, not as an automatic substitution guarantee. Both use a M20x1.5 thread.

Quick verdict

RISKY

Both use a M20x1.5 thread.

  • Thread size is the first hard-fit check for any comparison of spin-on filters.
  • Gasket OD and gasket ID are the most important seal-related dimensions.
  • Height differences can matter for clearance even when thread and gasket fit appear close.
  • Bypass and anti-drainback differences may be important, depending on the application.

Premium Guard PG4612 and NAPA Gold 101000 specifications

How matching is scored
Specification
Premium Guard PG4612
NAPA Gold 101000
Thread sizeM20x1.5M20x1.5
Gasket OD62.74 mm62 mm
Gasket ID55.37 mm56 mm
Can OD65.53 mm68.2 mm
Height76.45 mm65.43 mm
Internal bypass valveYesYes
Bypass PSID178
Anti-drainback valveYesYes

What matters in this specific comparison

Thread size matches: both are M20x1.5.

Gasket OD differs by 0.7 mm (Premium Guard PG4612: 62.74 mm, NAPA Gold 101000: 62 mm).

Gasket ID differs by 0.6 mm (Premium Guard PG4612: 55.37 mm, NAPA Gold 101000: 56 mm).

Premium Guard PG4612 is 11 mm taller (Premium Guard PG4612: 76.45 mm, NAPA Gold 101000: 65.43 mm) -- check clearance before substituting.

Can OD differs by 2.7 mm (Premium Guard PG4612: 65.53 mm, NAPA Gold 101000: 68.2 mm).

Both open their bypass valve in a comparable range: Premium Guard PG4612 at 17-17 psi, NAPA Gold 101000 at 8-8 psi -- these ranges do not overlap.

Open related filters

Before substituting, verify thread fit, gasket sealing dimensions, height clearance, bypass behavior, and anti-drainback requirements for your specific application.