oil filter

[grizzly]

does a KnN oil filter really make a difference or should i just get a fram or generic kind.

 

[92redman]

Somebody said they have a check valve like the OEM filters, whether or not that would be worth the extra money I don't know.

Anyone know of any other OEM style filters that are cheaper?

 

[-GSX-Falcon]

90% of oil filters have those "drain back" valves...even Fram. I went from a crappy Fram (no dont get Fram) to a NAPA Gold. The NAPA filters are made by Wix, same people that make the OEM filters. The Wix made my lifter tick go away. Cant remember how much $$ though.

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

Yep napa gold and K&N are both good, but K&N gets pricey.

Then again if I'm spending over 5bux a quart for oil what's acouple more bucks for a filter?

 

[Defiant]

Originally posted by -GSX-Falcon
The NAPA filters are made by Wix, same people that make the OEM filters.

Oo, I doubt Wix makes filters for Mits. However, Wix does have a very good reputation.

 

[Ðawg]

I always use Wix, no troubles at all... good filter.


--Scott

 

[-GSX-Falcon]

Originally posted by Defiant
Oo, I doubt Wix makes filters for Mits. However, Wix does have a very good reputation.

Sorry, that info was hersay I took to be true with no research.

 

[SpeedFreak03]

Wix is good, OEM is good, AC delco is good, you know K&N is good, but NO FRAM!!! Stay away!!!

BTW I have also heard (on this forum) that wix makes mitsu OEM filters...oh well they are still good whoever makes em (man that would suck if they were really frams...)

 

[eclipsed95]

What auto parts stores sell wix filters? Advance Auto (only real parts store in my area)around here only sells fram and puralator. I've always used oem mitsu.

 

[Ðawg]

I buy them from Napa Auto Parts here in Seattle... they are a 'Parts Plus' store... dunno what you have out there bro...


--Scott

 

[90DSMTurboFWD]

whats wrong with Fram? I've used them for about 3 changes with no problem

 

[clownface]

isnt fram like the bottom of the bucket cheap-o filters?

 

[Defiant]

No more is "wrong" with Fram filters than is wrong with Pennzoil motor oil. Despite this thorough and fascinating study:

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/

It's only as good as the day it was done, and on the specific batch that was tested. Brands and contents switch around with every corporated bid, just as the gasoline you bought at the Standard station came from the Exxon, Union, Shell or Standard refinery depending on which broker set up that day's pickups and deliveries.

In my thousands of car close encounters, I've heard of two filter "failures": one was on an acquaintance's Mangusta when a jammed bypass blew the Autolite off the 351, and the other was a fellow mechanic using the wrong filter on a Civic. Neither was the fault of the filter.

Ah, but they're still selling Tornados, SLIK, and magnets for the gas lines. So reality doesn't always enter into it that much.

 

[gstspyder1998]

I use to buy Fram then switched to Mobil 1 oil filter for $9.99, then I read something about the OEM oil filter being as good or maybe even better than Mobil 1. So now I just buy my oil filter through the dealer, it's only $5.00 for the filter.

 

[DevilSperm]

i use napa gold, fram is the devil...amsoil filters are spose to be better than the rest..someday ill try one

 

[GaRn]

ummm fram filters suck, they use way to much glue, and their end plates are made of CARDBOARD PAPER!!! do you want particles to clog your oil passages? that and their filter medium just plain sucks regardless...

ok then.

purolator pure one filters are pretty good, but have tons of pleats, which could restrict flow, dunno if it does, but i imagine its important on a 4g63...