The best oil filter
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From: Baxter MN
I'm far from being an expert on this subject, but I recall years ago reading that any material which gets by a "standard" oil filter is so small that it will not contact both the cylinder wall and piston ring at the same time. I realize that his is a generalization, and that under some circumstances this statement is wrong. But being so concerned about engine wear that we seek filters to trap single digit sized micron particles is perhaps overkill in the extreme.
A more cost effective, (and perhaps more effective overall) way to reduce engine wear is to minimize short trips. I was told by an Ag Engineer in college that starting a cold car and backing it out of the garage, then shutting it off, causes as much engine wear as driving 500 miles on the highway.
My recommendation for long engine life would be to use a good quality filter such as Wix, Napa Gold, or Purolator. Change your oil at least once per year or every 10,000 miles if using a good synthetic oil, and keep your short trips to a minimum.
But that's just my opinion. And just like belly buttons...
Glen
A more cost effective, (and perhaps more effective overall) way to reduce engine wear is to minimize short trips. I was told by an Ag Engineer in college that starting a cold car and backing it out of the garage, then shutting it off, causes as much engine wear as driving 500 miles on the highway.
My recommendation for long engine life would be to use a good quality filter such as Wix, Napa Gold, or Purolator. Change your oil at least once per year or every 10,000 miles if using a good synthetic oil, and keep your short trips to a minimum.
But that's just my opinion. And just like belly buttons...
Glen
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FYI Be careful with that K&N filter, especially if you're lowered or plan on it. One guy knocked that nut off on a speed bump and dumped all his oil in front of a busy mall! 
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I once tried the Fram Ultraguard on a vehicle I owned and noticed a definete decrease in oil pressure. Replaced it with an AC and oil pressure was back up. I now use either the AC or NAPA/Wix filters.
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
I just use a cheap Fram and when it gets dirty I clean it out with BraKleen and put it back on. I run the old oil through some old pantyhose and put it back in the engine.
15,000 miles and she smokes like hell and has one hell of a rod knock, I cant figure out why?
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From: Delta BC
I posted this link in another thread a few days ago so it is a bit of a repost but incase people missed it:
http://www.knizefamily.net/minimopar...reference.html
http://www.knizefamily.net/minimopar...reference.html