Which oil filter should I use?

[volkerding95GSX]

I searched but the only thread I could find was from 2003. I'm sure someone will find one for me as this is probably a common newb question. ANYWAYS:

I'm switching from Mobile1 motor oil to Brad Penn 10w-30. I'm asking your opinion on which oil filter I should use. I have a small 16g and my mod list is current.

I have been using the K&N oil filter, but I think I remember hearing something bad about them somewhere? Just wanted to check to see what you guys think is best before I changed my oil.

Thanks, as always!

 

[Lofty]

You can't go wrong with OEM.

 

[JStrateger]

I use the OEM filters from the dealership, it makes me feel warm and fuzzy instead. They cost like six bucks and they have that anti-drain back valve that supposedly helps with lifter tick; can't go wrong.

 

[Boomdeeze]

I would either go WIX or OEM.

 

[volkerding95GSX]

Awesome, thanks guys. OEM it is.

I went to buy it at STM tuned and they have an option to include a OEM Mitsubishi Crush Washer for Oil Drain Bolt for 2 extra bucks.

What is that and do you recommend it?

 

[Lofty]

Might as well do it. It's the washer that goes on the oil pan drain bolt to prevent said bolt from leaking.

 

[volkerding95GSX]

You da man, Lofty! Thanks guys.

 

[JStrateger]

I have a oem new drain bolt and washer for when I do my oil change in a few months, I just like oem stuff. I have a nylon washer I got from Autozone on there now and it doesn't leak.

Either way, you need something on there because just the bolt alone will leak.

 

[DSM1G90]

NAPA Gold (built by WIX) 1381's are good too.. and cheaper than K&N ...

 

[eighth]

i like the k&n filter thats what i use on my gst

 

[racer-of-rice]

oem all the way

 

[raiderrodney]

I run the K&N's too...but they are a lil pricey :/

 

[Deuce_three]

Oem
Wix
Napa gold
Purolator

 

[vinnio]

Whatever brand you choose, just make sure its a '91 DSM filter. They are like twice the size of the 2g filters.

I say whatever brand except fram, of course.

 

[bigbird94]

Fram, I like the grippy part on the end for tightening/loosening.

 

[vinnio]

Fram, I like the grippy part on the end for tightening/loosening.

Yeah that's cool and all, but cut one open and see it has about half the ammount of pleats as, for say, a wix brand. More pleats means better filtration.

 

[El Cuervo]

I just get the highest quality filter available. Usually napa gold or wix. OEM would be nice but I don't want to drive all the way to the dealership only for a filter.

 

[SleepinGVR4]

Fram, I like the grippy part on the end for tightening/loosening.

Fram filters are junk.

I personally use bosch. But all the other filter that have been listed so far seem to be the norm.

 

[MichaelSuch]

I only run OEM Denso's, Napa Golds or Wix's. I'm fairly certain Napa Golds are relabeled Wix filters. Atleast thats what a rep at Napa told me. Lately I've been running Napa Golds since I haven't ordered any OEM filters. Dealership is about 50 miles away.

 

[Boostinsideways]

Fram are literally the worst oil filters made.

I went to look @ a sketchy sounding 1g once. I popped the hood, COP, redneck rigged intake, vented ebay blow off valve, AND a fram oil filter. As soon as I saw that orange grippy ended sunbitch I just said, oh a fram and dropped the hood. Got in my car and left.

I literally had a fram fall apart on me in my first car a few days after buying it.

 

[Doubleot]

I get oem's for 4$ so why not?

 

[jambro]

OEM for sure !

I get oem's for 4$ so why not?

From where? if you dont mind me asking

 

[dpun3]

I prefer OEM.

 

[Doubleot]

OEM for sure !



From where? if you dont mind me asking

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