Using the wrong oil filter for your vehicle can negatively impact oil pressure, limiting the amount of oil that passes through the engine. It can also prevent the filter from sealing correctly, resulting in leaks and further damage. To ensure that you get the correct oil filter, it is best to check the size and shape of the one currently installed so you can compare with the listed oil filters. Some important information for selecting the correct filter is height, length, shape, width, corresponding chassis number (if present) and date limitation of the unit. As car manufacturers regularly update the shape of their models; some oil filters will only fit particular models of certain years.