Oil filters -- your preferred brand

Freelancer · Mar 14, 2005

So then, I'm assuming all of you here that have cars can at least change your own oil and filter on a regular basis. Whether you do the job yourself or pay some monkey at Jiffy Lube to do it for you, which brand of oil filter do YOU prefer?

1. Fram
2. Wix
3. K&N
4. Mobil 1
5. Bosch
6. OEM
7. STP
8. Valucraft
9. SuperTech (Wal-mart brand)
10. Purolator
11. Other

Discuss!

galfordo · Mar 14, 2005

I've seen these things sliced in half, and Wix definitely makes the best filters - about double the filter media of any other. Next up I'd probably put Fram and Bosch in a tie for second place. I don't know about all those other poop brands.

P.S. Oil filter threads > gh3y anime threads :kekeke:

Freelancer · Mar 14, 2005

galfordo said:
I've seen these things sliced in half, and Wix definitely makes the best filters - about double the filter media of any other. Next up I'd probably put Fram and Bosch in a tie for second place. I don't know about all those other poop brands.

P.S. Oil filter threads > gh3y anime threads

Well, Mobil 1 and K&N are considered quality filters by many of the folks who frequent the Mitsubishi forums. Of course, for the quality you end up paying around $10-$13 for the filter.

Personally, I go with Bosch for my car. Fram filters are OK as long as you don't spring for the cheap $2.00 versions.

galfordo · Mar 14, 2005

Freelancer said:
Well, Mobil 1 and K&N are considered quality filters by many of the folks who frequent the Mitsubishi forums. Of course, for the quality you end up paying around $10-$13 for the filter.

Personally, I go with Bosch for my car. Fram filters are OK as long as you don't spring for the cheap $2.00 versions.

K & N are pretty good filters, but aren't they like reusable or something? Maybe they've branched out into the disposable filter world since I've stopped hustling auto parts, but I know they used to be washable or something.

I'm sure Mobil 1 and Bosch make pretty good filters, but Wix and Fram are probably at the top. I think all they do is make filters.

Freelancer · Mar 14, 2005

galfordo said:
K & N are pretty good filters, but aren't they like reusable or something? Maybe they've branched out into the disposable filter world since I've stopped hustling auto parts, but I know they used to be washable or something.

I'm sure Mobil 1 and Bosch make pretty good filters, but Wix and Fram are probably at the top. I think all they do is make filters.

I don't believe the K&N oil filters are reusable. Definitely their air filters, but not the oil.

galfordo · Mar 14, 2005

Freelancer said:
I don't believe the K&N oil filters are reusable. Definitely their air filters, but not the oil.

that's right - just the air filters. :loco:

washing oil filters = :kekeke:

Magnaflux · Mar 14, 2005

I stick with AC Delco or Motorcraft.

Usually I use OEM filters on customer's cars also.

Aftermarket wise, Wix is the best imo.

norton9478 · Mar 14, 2005

Thanks for reminding me... I haven't changed the oil on my honda in like 6000 miles....

RabbitTroop · Mar 14, 2005

My family has always been K&N (My dad is a big nutter for their products... has a Malibu Maxx now with a full air-intake system of theirs.), but I've used Wix as well. Both really good filters.

Rassilon · Mar 14, 2005

I only used genuine Honda filters for my integra.

But i expect that Mobil1 are pretty good as well.
I wouldnt touch Fram.

K_K · Mar 14, 2005

i come from a fram family. whenever we change our oil in any of the cars we have. from the nissan fronteir to my mom's ford windstar we have a big orange fram oil filter on there.

Lets Gekiga In · Mar 14, 2005

Rassilon said:
I only used genuine Honda filters for my integra.

Same here, but why the hell have Civic oil filters have gotten smaller?

The Drizzle · Mar 14, 2005

Lets Gekiga In said:
Same here, but why the hell have Civic oil filters have gotten smaller?

Because the engines are getting smaller?

Lets Gekiga In · Mar 14, 2005

The Drizzle said:
Because the engines are getting smaller?

Yes, my 1992 Honda Civic Si engine keeps getting smaller...

Seriously though, the new Civic Si will have 200 hp...

Lagduf · Mar 15, 2005

My preferred ban is to ban freelancer.

The Drizzle · Mar 15, 2005

Lets Gekiga In said:
Seriously though, the new Civic Si will have 200 hp...

Um... yay.

twalden · Mar 15, 2005

Fram, because that's all they sell at my local parts store.

Freelancer · Mar 15, 2005

Lagduf said:
My preferred ban is to ban freelancer.

LOL!
I told you, I shall not be banned. :kekeke:

+1

Magnaflux · Mar 16, 2005

Lets Gekiga In said:
Same here, but why the hell have Civic oil filters have gotten smaller?

This is usually attributed to tighter manufacturing tolerances. The smaller the tolerance, the less blow-by occurs and the need for filtering is diminished. Also fuel injection , metallurgy, and crankcase ventilation improvements all add to less need for filtering.

Lets Gekiga In · Mar 16, 2005

The Drizzle said:
Um... yay.

Um... yay for people who have no idea what they're talking about.

Magnaflux said:
This is usually attributed to tighter manufacturing tolerances. The smaller the tolerance, the less blow-by occurs and the need for filtering is diminished. Also fuel injection , metallurgy, and crankcase ventilation improvements all add to less need for filtering.

I just think it's really silly to be changing it though, now it's going to be harder for me to change out filters everytime I change my oil just because they decided to make them smaller.

Kiel · Mar 16, 2005

Rassilon said:
I only used genuine Honda filters for my integra.

Same here as well for my integra.

neo_X7 · Mar 16, 2005

galfordo said:
that's right - just the air filters.

washing oil filters =

Freelancer said:
I don't believe the K&N oil filters are reusable. Definitely their air filters, but not the oil.

They are air filters and yes they are reusable, I use them in my cars and they are great. You have to buy a cleaning kit for them though.

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