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jon
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3/05/2002
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I was up at the local Autozone and they have Mobil-1, bosch, AlDeco, and STP oil filters. Everyone says Fram sux supposidly and the Mobil-1 costs twice as much as the others...so i guess my question is are the other three brands any good. And if so which is best?
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Clevite 77
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3/05/2002
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Not sure if it's STP or AC Delco, but look for the word doutch (sp?) I know it's a blue box, that's the same as the old Doutch Autozone filters. Did some testing in college with the gray doutch filters and they are a very nice filter. That's all I use, well until my next oil change when I start using synthetic.
Hope this helps
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James
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3/05/2002
17:13:26
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The AC-Delco filters place high in that filter rating test that's floating around the web. I'll see if I can find the link to it.
02 QC 4x4, 5.9L/auto, 3.92/LSD, Leather buckets, SLT Plus w/everything but ABS.
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James
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3/05/2002
17:21:44
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Found it:
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/
02 QC 4x4, 5.9L/auto, 3.92/LSD, Leather buckets, SLT Plus w/everything but ABS.
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BigHank
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3/05/2002
20:04:31
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Jon, IMO use the AC filter-this is a few years of experiece talking between myself and my father-for the money they can't be beat! But, my favorite store to buy them at the best price (Wal Mart) has quit selling AC filters--or have they--check out the Super-Tech Wal Mart filters!! After looking these filters over I'm 99.9% sure they are being made by AC--sold under the Super-Tech name at a better price!
MoPar to Ya!!!
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YA
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3/05/2002
20:13:43
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WIX filters are great. WIX also makes NAPA's better oil filters.
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kevster
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3/05/2002
20:34:41
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I was using AC but Wal-Mart quit selling them here, so I went to the Fram TG TG= TOUGH GUARD this is the next step up from the plane Fram. And these TG'S are 5.00 a piece, seem to work well in my 4.7.
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jon
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3/05/2002
21:24:12
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thanks for all the info, i suppose i'll be switchin to the Ac-Delco in bout 500 miles then :).
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Geoff
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3/06/2002
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If not fram then ANYTHING ELSE !!!
LOL
Geoff
2000 3.9L RC Sport. Flame Red. 5-speed, 3.55, Airaid, Vortex Muffler, F&B 48mm TB, 180 T-Stat, Autolite 3923s, IAT Adjuster, Clear Corners, SS Grill Insert, JBA Plug Wires, Underdrive Crank Pulley. Hurst Shifter, Removed Clutch Fan, Sony CDX-MP450X MP3, Infinity Reference Speakers
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Scotty
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3/06/2002
05:24:50
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Use K and N filters.....
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Geoff
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3/06/2002
05:47:53
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I heard K&N are not worth the money but The Mobil 1 filters are good as well as the Purolator Pure One. And if you have a Intense Blue Dak the Pure One filter will color match (useless fact 154)
Geoff
2000 3.9L RC Sport. Flame Red. 5-speed, 3.55, Airaid, Vortex Muffler, F&B 48mm TB, 180 T-Stat, Autolite 3923s, IAT Adjuster, Clear Corners, SS Grill Insert, JBA Plug Wires, Underdrive Crank Pulley. Hurst Shifter, Removed Clutch Fan, Sony CDX-MP450X MP3, Infinity Reference Speakers
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Marks DQC
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3/06/2002
06:25:31
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Another study to consider:
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corvette/articles/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html
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Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell with Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid Intake
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Bri
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3/06/2002
09:19:48
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I was at the autopart store and the old man said that Puralator was one of the best. He agreed that fram was sh!t. Well I used the puralator and guess what... my truck still works. I didnt think it would start but it did. So I guess puralator is o.k. I dont think anyone here would notice if a micron of a micron of dirt went throught the filter. I still wont use fram because its made cheeply but I think most filters are all alike.
Thats my $1.50
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Lemmers
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3/06/2002
14:00:13
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FWIW I run Motorcraft FL-1A oil filters on my
wife's Grand Cherokee Limited w/5.2, my new
Quad Cab w/4.7 and on my '88lx 5.0 Mustang.
They're a bit taller than the Mopar #1090528
but work great. The FL-1A is actuall a
premium Purolator and is only like $3.25 at
the local AutoZone. Check the link Mark
posted above for more info.
Later,
Lemmers
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IntenseDak39
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3/06/2002
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i have always used the bosch filters... don't know much about them but they work well. not too badly priced either.
intense
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Jesse T.
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3/06/2002
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This is what I use, i get the mobil 1 oil filter and run 10w-30 valvoline oil, and it is fine with me, just changed it last week.
Jesse T.
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6/05/2003
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do you people know that most all oil filters come from the same place and they are all very much the same go get some automotive skills and shut up
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oil filter
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6/05/2003
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im sorry for that last post im a 14 year old gurl and today i got ass blated by my daddy and he made me lick the poop of his thingy while mom took pictures hes an internet wizard
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94dakotar/t
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6/05/2003
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puralator...basically anything with a good anti drain back valve. avoid the hype..and fancy packaging...i have seen many tests on other boards..and they all put puralators close to the top..hope that helps.
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Dr. D
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6/05/2003
11:30:05
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If you are using synthetic oil and you are driving more than 5,000 miles between oil changes then I would buy the best oil filter that money can buy (AMSOIL Super Duty, Mobil1, K&N etc.)
If you are still using petroleum oil and changing it every 3,000 miles does it really matter what filter you are using?
Dr. D
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Demon Dakota
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6/05/2003
11:55:26
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Dr. D, it can make a difference due to poor construction quality, or some kind of additive in the filter. I use Mobil1 5w30 and the Mobil1 Filter as well, but that's just me.
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