Selecting an oil filter

[truvette]

I`m about to change my oil, and I need help in choosing a good oil filter for my car. I`ve already decided on Pennzoil Synthetic 5W-30 for my oil, as I`ve used it before and I really like the performance it delivers.



My local Autozone carries the following filters:



Mobil 1

STP

Bosch

K & N

Motorcraft

Fram



...and a few others, but I`d rather get an evaluation on these brands at the moment. If you have any other brands that you think are good, please feel free to add them.



I`d like to get some opinions on what the highest quality filters are on the list. I`m not really set on a particular brand right now, and I`d just like to get some feedback and/or personal experiences. Price is not really a consideration in the situation, as I am looking for which brand will offer the best performance.

[shaunthebadboy]

k&n filters are really good. thats what i use in my daily driver

[JasonD]

What kind of vehicle do you own?

[az57chevy]

Forget the Fram. I use the Napa Gold

[JasonD]

Yes, no matter what stay away from Fram. Mobil 1 is good, but so is a few of the others. If you own a Ford I would go with the Motorcraft.

[truvette]

The vehicle I am working on is a `99 Mitsubishi Eclipse (non-turbo).



What are the reasons not to use Fram? (I`m inquiring because out of all listed up top they are the most readily available at the retailers in my area)

[JasonD]

Frams split at the seam. The last three I bought did it and one actually popped completely off and dumped about 4 quarts of oil before I could kill the engine fast enough. Thank goodness I was only doing about 5mph or I would`ve ended up in a ditch!



I think out of the choices I would use Mobil 1 or Bosch. NAPA Golds are good too, but check and see if NAPA has a Racing filter for that application. Those filters are the BOMB! Very thick canister that can stand high pressures, higher flow rate while at the same time better filtration. They are more expensive but a far better filter.

[LouisanaJeeper]

i would go with

#1 motorcraft (mostly only filters for US cars) $2.50

#2 purolator premium plus ($3) or pure 1 ($5)



K&N + M1 are ok i guess, but $11 for an oil filter is kinda steep

[NavindraLR]

id say bosch or mobil 1, preferably mobil 1

[Inspector1]

Napa gold/Carquest Blue and Wix... all the same manufacturer

Dana Corp..



Here`s a site that has tons of Oil and Filter info....

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/



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[imported_Adamah]

I use only Hastings but if they were available here I`d also use Baldwin. Oil analysis is cheap, you should pop for one with each of your favorite filters. That way you`ll know for sure how your filter, oil, and engine for that matter are performing.

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Originally posted by JM19

The vehicle I am working on is a `99 Mitsubishi Eclipse (non-turbo).

What make of oil filter does your Mitsubishi owners manual recommend? What was the make of the original oil filter?

[DrSauekraut]

Mobil 1 filters are worth the extra cash. They have one of the highest contaminant filtration rates amongst all brands . . . if memory serves correct, the multiple pass efficiency is 95%. The industry average is 80%.

[imported_kgb]

Here are the ones I will use on my car.

Mobil One

Purlator

Ac Delco

Motorcraft



DO NOT use Fram!!!! Too many horror stories about them. They come apart, they clog up and don`t filter at all and so on and so on.

[DCT]

There are a lot of good filters on the market (and a few not so good). Some have better "filtration", and some have better "flow rate". Idealy, you probably want a filter that has good filtration (not necessary highest filtration), and good flow rate. Filters like Wix, Napa Gold, Purolator Premium Plus (not PureOne) fit into that category. The Purolator PureOne has great filtration, but a low flow rate........... still a fine filter though.



I highly second the recommendation to check out this site:



http://www.bobistheoilguy.com