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Which oil filter?

Pontiacman

Pontiacman

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Hey guys how is it going? Rightnow I am using a ac delco oil filter and was wanting to try another brand. I have been reading up on the K&N oil filter and the M1 filter. I have read a few things on the WIX filters and a lot of people like them. Should I just stick with ac delco or try something else?
 


acdelco if I dont stop at the shop before I take it in, if I stop its only WIX.

Its the only two ive ever used, including tranny filters.
 
I am still skeptical on the K&N oil filters..

there are only a couple filter manufacturers, acdelco are private label wix filters.


the worst filters to use all around are fram, I think if you stay way from fram you should be ok.
 


Its a wonder how fram filters. i used to use em years and years ago on my sbc astrovan had I used even a stocker that engine would still be alive.
 
I've used ACDelco, STP, K&N, Amsoil, and Wix. All good. If someone tries to sell you a Fram, take it from them and crush it against the side of their head.
 
I stick with the delco here. I have used K&N and mobil 1 as well. I used the mobil 1 when autozone had a deal going on when buying mobil 1 oil and getting the filter free.
 
I use mobil 1 extended, my next oil change I'm going to use Napa gold on the advice of Overkill. On powerblock tv they showed some rp oil filters, I may try them since I use their oil.
 


Sabrewings said:
I've used ACDelco, STP, K&N, Amsoil, and Wix. All good. If someone tries to sell you a Fram, take it from them and crush it against the side of their head.
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lol autozone guy tried more than once, I think I will smash it on his head next time.
 
I am trying RP in my car and for what I paid for it I want to get the most out of the oil. Every car I have owned I have used AC Delco and never had eny trouble with it. I don't know how many miles I could go on the filter. I just want something that will go at least 6k miles. Will the ac delco last that long?
 
Pontiacman said:
I am trying RP in my car and for what I paid for it I want to get the most out of the oil. Every car I have owned I have used AC Delco and never had eny trouble with it. I don't know how many miles I could go on the filter. I just want something that will go at least 6k miles. Will the ac delco last that long?
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I change my oil about every 6000 miles and I use the delco filter. It does its job. I also use mobil 1 synthetic oil.


FYI Autozone currently has a sale on oil and a filter. Buy 5 qts of Castrol Syntec and a K&N filter for $29.99. Sale is from March 12th - April 8th 2009.
 


Bio248 said:
i use fram because im cheap and i dont care if i destroy the block i have in the car right now.
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Then use a WalMart SuperTech filter. It is cheaper, and a much better filter.

I tend to run a Mobile 1 filter on the GTP. The M102 has a slightly larger capacity, too.
 
Royal purple just came out with a filter as well. Not sure how good it is. but Pep Boys is currently offering a special of 5 qts of royal purple oil with a royal purple filter for $49.95.
 
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