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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Just an "FYI" regarding the Mobil 1 filters....they're about 1/2" longer than an AC Delco filter, so if you're driving a car that's "slammed", you may want to pass on the Mobil 1, as it hangs lower than the oil pan.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Wix makes the best filters.

They are made under different brand names too. From what I remember they are the largest filter manufactor.

If you go to Wally World you will mainly see Fram and those are not made by Wix.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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So what's wrong with the PF-44? I've been using the Black UPF-44 for 11 years.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 01:31 AM
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the 44 is production filter, 46 what you get at the counter now unless dealer still has the 44s, either are fine.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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Are the 44 and the 46 the same length? Do they look the same? Ive been using 44's and didnt even know there was a 46.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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So what's wrong with the PF-44? I've been using the Black UPF-44 for 11 years.
The black UPF-44 has a special synthetic filtering element. It's a 'top shelf' filter....
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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Default Wix Filters FYI

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mobile1 and wix are really good filters...I use whichever is on sale.
Just so you all know....WIX makes all filters for NAPA, so if you know a WIX # for an air,fuel,or oil filter, all you have to do is DROP the first # & that is the exact NAPA #. For example a #51515 Ford oil filter is a #1515 @ NAPA. Also WIX's first # designates the type of filter....5 is always oil, 4 is always air, & a 3 is always a fuel filter. Been this way for over 40 years. Check it out when pricing out & crossing over filters. Sometimes it saves you money, when you are paying for ( the name ), not knowing they are exactly the same !!!!
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I change my oil in the first of spring, summer, and end of fall. That way the oil never has more than 3 months of use on it. I never hit the mileage required of synthetic anyway.
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Originally Posted by cmark84
I change my oil in the first of spring, summer, and end of fall. That way the oil never has more than 3 months of use on it. I never hit the mileage required of synthetic anyway.
How many miles do you drive, in that time frame? Sounds like you could be wasting a LOT of money, as well as oil...
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