Mobil 1 oil filter- help please!
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Mobil 1 oil filter- help please!
Ok, I'm changing my oil tomorrow and switching to Mobil 1. I got the oil today and found they did not have the Mobil 1 filter for my Vette. I checked with the counter folks and they said I could use the
Mobil M1-111 filter instead. This is a really SHORT filter when compared to the stock type filter. I checked at another store and bought a K&N filter number HP-2002 and it sure looks like the stock size I'd expect on a small block Chevy.
Ok, question. I have both filters. Should I use the Mobil 1 really short filter or go with the K&N that appears to be more of the stock size? Both seem to filter at about the same level (10-20 microns) so I would think it would not matter much as far as their filtering ability.
Guess I'm into the "bigger is better" thing here! Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Brad
Mobil M1-111 filter instead. This is a really SHORT filter when compared to the stock type filter. I checked at another store and bought a K&N filter number HP-2002 and it sure looks like the stock size I'd expect on a small block Chevy.
Ok, question. I have both filters. Should I use the Mobil 1 really short filter or go with the K&N that appears to be more of the stock size? Both seem to filter at about the same level (10-20 microns) so I would think it would not matter much as far as their filtering ability.
Guess I'm into the "bigger is better" thing here! Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Brad
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Thanks guys! I REALLY appreciate the advice. I just can't see how this tiny filter (looks like it has been run over by a truck!) could ever flow enough oil to satisfy the engine's needs. It's kind of scary looking at it. I've used the Mobil 1 filters on my V6 daily driver and it's been great.
Evidently AutoZone (only one who carries Mobil 1 filters in our area) has stopped carrying the full sized Mobil 1 filters and have instead gone to this shortie style. The short style was actually in the bin that used to hold the original large size filter. I think I recalled a thread where some stores are not carrying the large PF25 filter for Chevy V8's anymore. Sounds like a conspiracy.
Again Thanks!
Brad
Evidently AutoZone (only one who carries Mobil 1 filters in our area) has stopped carrying the full sized Mobil 1 filters and have instead gone to this shortie style. The short style was actually in the bin that used to hold the original large size filter. I think I recalled a thread where some stores are not carrying the large PF25 filter for Chevy V8's anymore. Sounds like a conspiracy.
Again Thanks!
Brad
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Originally Posted by avtt94
Dont use the Mobil 1 if it is too small.It does not have as much filtering area as the bigger one and could clog up faster.Also some small filters can slow down the flow of your oil.
Yep, can't have too much filter.
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Originally Posted by silver84
Is K & N oil filter, synthetic or paper?, their website
is not clear on that issue.
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is not clear on that issue.
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He didn't ask about AMSOIL filters.......if I see the word AMSOIL if nobody has asked about it I'm going to scream!!!!! lol
I realize you're trying to spread the word on your product but only tell about it if someone is asking about it don't steal threads about mobil 1 oil and k&n filters etcetc
I realize you're trying to spread the word on your product but only tell about it if someone is asking about it don't steal threads about mobil 1 oil and k&n filters etcetc
No need to get hiper. Plus he's a forum sponsor.
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I would go with a K&N filter. I use HP 3002 k&N filter. It is a longer filter and has more filtering surface. It fits perfectly. I use it on my 1986 and 1976 and my 1971 chevy pickup. K&N filters still use springs behind the inlet while others use a piece of flexible metal. Add a magnet to the exterior of the filter for extra metal sweeping.
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Originally Posted by madmike
I would go with a K&N filter. I use HP 3002 k&N filter. It is a longer filter and has more filtering surface. It fits perfectly.
