OIL filters
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Having spent over 25 years in the automotive aftermarket I can tell you a dirty little secret, there's only 3 or 4 companies that make oil filters and they all package them for other companies.
I have always used Wix, they are a primary manufacturer and their product is in the majority of filter boxes out there including Napa and CARQUEST. Fram is also a primary manufacturer and you may very well be getting one under a different name and don't even know it.
I have always used Wix, they are a primary manufacturer and their product is in the majority of filter boxes out there including Napa and CARQUEST. Fram is also a primary manufacturer and you may very well be getting one under a different name and don't even know it.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I was told a long time ago to never use the K&N filter on a vette.
Why you ask...
If you look under your car the nut on the bottom of the filter is lower than any part of the car and was told it can hit something and you will lose all your oil, Makes sense to me....
I looked at one and he was correct.
Why you ask...
If you look under your car the nut on the bottom of the filter is lower than any part of the car and was told it can hit something and you will lose all your oil, Makes sense to me....
I looked at one and he was correct.
Last edited by Mr.Bill; Apr 11, 2010 at 12:45 AM.
Drifting
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Yes I have heard this before now that you mention it. Big reason why oil filters are just not hanging below the engine.... Think of it when is the last time you saw a factory filter hang low where it can easily get damaged?
I was told a long time ago to never use the K&N filter on a vette.
Why you ask...
If you look under your car the nut on the bottom of the filter is lower than any part of the car and was told it can hit something and you will lose all your oil, Makes sense to me....
I looked at one and he was correct.
Why you ask...
If you look under your car the nut on the bottom of the filter is lower than any part of the car and was told it can hit something and you will lose all your oil, Makes sense to me....
I looked at one and he was correct.
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I use the Fram Extended Guard, it's a very well built filter and when on sale up here it's the lowest price of all the premium filters (such as K&N, NAPA Gold, Wix, Carquest Premium, etc.)
I'm not a fan of the new AC Delco design, they now use what is known as the ecore design, which does not use metal endcaps anymore and the center tube is now made of plastic. I've seen a few of these filters cut open and there were problems with them (torn media, damaged center tube, etc.) So the newest AC Delco filters sold out there right now are not the same quality as the ones that originally came on our cars!
I'm not a fan of the new AC Delco design, they now use what is known as the ecore design, which does not use metal endcaps anymore and the center tube is now made of plastic. I've seen a few of these filters cut open and there were problems with them (torn media, damaged center tube, etc.) So the newest AC Delco filters sold out there right now are not the same quality as the ones that originally came on our cars!
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Wow, I'm surprised I'm the only one recommending Purolator. They're a very good filter, kinda spendy but oh well. I don't put enough miles on mine between oil changes to really matter, I suppose.
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BTW, I'd NEVER buy oil or filters sold by a pyramid scheme. People who do are naive.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22
I use AC Delco now, but switching to Wix next oil change.
What oil is everyone using
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
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I use either Wix#51042 or Pure One PL14006.I believe the Pure One has a slight edge for smaller particle filtering and the Wix has a slight edge for better flow.Pretty much a toss-up.
As always,IMO.
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As always,IMO.
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Even after shipping they are less than retail.
