WHAT OIL FILTERS ARE YOU USING?

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LIVEEZ

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I use Fram but I heard half a story about them being garbage? Did I hear wrong or do they truely suck?
Thanks in advance!
 
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typhoonzz

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I used to use Fram, but saw all of the bad stuff about them and just switched to GM filters. I can go to our parts dept and pick them up just as easy. I've got 130k on the original motor and I can't say I've noticed any difference...
 
InvisiBill

InvisiBill

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Years ago Fram was a quality filter manufacturer. Now their standard filter (the radioactive-orange cans) is one of the worst out there. These filters are manufactured by Allied Signal, Inc. Please do not buy these filters. By boycotting it, we may be able to cause some change. I have personally had one if these filters fail and actually cause engine damage due to bits of paper and glue floating around in the engine.
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AC and Mobil1 are the only ones I use in the Sy.

Here are the low-cost filters that I feel safe using, based on all this information (in alphabetical order): AC Delco, Purolator, and Wix. Here are my reasons for each:

I like the deep pleats of the AC Delco’s filter element and the fact that it is not weak like the Champion. I also like the way that the anti-drainback valve diaphram makes a positive seal to the filter cartridge and to the bypass valve, which sort of “snaps” into the diaphram. The fact that the bypass valve seats against the backplate metal-to-metal is not a big deal. It probably doesn’t leak anyway, but if it does, only clean oil can get back into the pan. In case you haven’t noticed, I like this filter. :) It is the best filter that you can buy for $3.
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If money is no object, I would go with the Mobil 1. Although it has Champion internals, it has a really tough synthetic fiber filter element, which is the Champion’s only major downfall. The element is stronger and thicker than the Purolator, but they claim that it flows just as good as paper. As with the other low-end Wix filters, it has no internal sealing problems. The $10 price tag is a bit steep, but it is the best filter you can buy retail. Watch for “Mobil 1 Oil Change” sales, which includes 5 quarts of Mobil 1 synthetic oil and a Mobil 1 filter. Granted, there are probably better filters available through mail order, but I haven't tested those yet...
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SY2932

SY2932

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Mobil 1 all the way. I *love* forty dollar oil changes so much, I even use Mobil 1 in my 1988 daily driven 2.8 S10 :wink: However, my S10 goes 5K between changes.

Mike Campbell
 
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jvanforx@cs.com

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oil filters

oil filters

i use ac delco upf52 a premium filter that gm in it's infinite wisdom has discontinued. as of a month ago gmpartsdirect.com still had them in stock part no 25322836. they are the best. john.
 
Tydriver

Tydriver

TurboLS6 Powa'
Re: WHAT OIL FILTERS ARE YOU USING?

LIVEEZ said:
I use Fram but I heard half a story about them being garbage? Did I hear wrong or do they truely suck?
Thanks in advance!
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Ever cut one apart.. I did, I was apalled.. If you are gonna run FRAM OIL FILTER you better put PENNZOIL in it too..

FRAM = JUNK

AC Delco makes an excellent filter for the $$. Stepping up in price I usually run a PUROLATOR on mine, but thats because they are available and imho slightly better than the AC DELCOs.

Search the web, there are numerous "tests" on this subject.
 
myclone

myclone

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Re: WHAT OIL FILTERS ARE YOU USING?

Tydriver said:
Ever cut one apart.. I did, I was apalled.. If you are gonna run FRAM OIL FILTER you better put PENNZOIL in it too..

FRAM = JUNK

AC Delco makes an excellent filter for the $$. Stepping up in price I usually run a PUROLATOR on mine, but thats because they are available and imho slightly better than the AC DELCOs.

Search the web, there are numerous "tests" on this subject.
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AC Delco here.. annnnnd........ THANK GOD someone else hates penzoil as bad as I do. I wont even use it for "throw away" oil(like engine break ins, lawn mowers, etc).
 
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