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Oil Filters which one should I buy. Suggestions

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Old 06-08-2008 | 10:57 PM
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Default Oil Filters which one should I buy. Suggestions

I plan on doing an oil change and filter replacement. What type of filter and P/N if you have one.
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Old 06-08-2008 | 11:09 PM
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Amsoil, wix, or K&N... hell even puralator makes a decent filter.

I'd stay away from fram though.
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 11:14 PM
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Default RE: Oil Filters which one should I buy. Suggestions

Even in the motorcycle world it's suggested to stay away from Fram. Are they made in China?
It seems when you see Made In China consider it a warning label

 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 11:16 PM
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Default RE: Oil Filters which one should I buy. Suggestions

Yes I'm very interested in why no one likes fram. I mean it doesn't really make a difference to me, but I see everyone saying that, and its just very interesting?
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 11:24 PM
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Default RE: Oil Filters which one should I buy. Suggestions

Mobil 1 PN: M1-301 its a taller filter and fits the exact same.
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 11:43 PM
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Default RE: Oil Filters which one should I buy. Suggestions

I use Motorcraft FL-1.Best for the money IMO.
 
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Old 06-09-2008 | 07:26 AM
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most filters are made of a metal screen tack welded to a metal frame. Fram is made with a paper filter rubber banded to a metal frame. If the rubberbands in the filter break the filter will slide down and not filter the oil anymore.
 
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Old 06-09-2008 | 09:34 AM
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Default RE: Oil Filters which one should I buy. Suggestions

Napa GOLD filter is a rebranded Wix. Very Good filter IMHO.
 
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Old 06-09-2008 | 01:16 PM
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Default RE: Oil Filters which one should I buy. Suggestions

STP, Napa Gold, Wix, Purolator, Mobil 1, Amsoil, and K&N

Best Filter for your money - Purolator and STP

Here's a great web-site

http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfi...lterstudy.html
 



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