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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 3/31/2008 9:17:02 PM

rriddle3

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Wix, Napa Gold, Purolator, Baldwin, and (at one time) AC Delco. Pick one based on price and personal preference. I would not use any others. There, that's worth 2 cents.

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 4/1/2008 2:12:29 AM

thegr81

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I have had wix, purolator and one time only a AC delco filter fail on me and it was due to a factory defect on the filter rim, it was bent in letting oil flow right out of the filter. I currently am using a fram tough guard and haven't had a problem but refuse to use any of there other filters due to my belief that there poo. I am looking at changing my oil coming soon and am thinking about trying the K&N oil filter to see if it works as good as its air filters!!

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 4/6/2008 7:23:44 PM

blzrls

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have used K&n oil filters on my ZR2, not the first time I've heard a complaint about Fram ( I work in a auto parts store).

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 4/6/2008 9:13:14 PM

curse

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Alright well nobody said anything about bosch? I know fram is crap simply because its the only thing offered at walmart.. plus that cheapo grip they use never works for me. So I chose bosch simply because it was a bit more expensive for the quality.

134k miles on my blazer, dont want to ruin it now just because i used a cheapo filter.

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 4/8/2008 9:19:48 AM

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bump

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 4/8/2008 9:59:56 AM

swartlkk

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Bosch filters used to be made by Champion Labs, but now is made by Purolator. The links I posted in the first post in this thread really would answer your questions... THIS PAGE in particular.

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 4/9/2008 1:32:58 PM

Onimun

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I Always use Acdelco filters, i have heard very bad things about fram.

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 5/11/2008 12:25:55 AM

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I have tried every high end filter I can find here in Canada. The best result I have found is the K&N oil filter. It is like having a Hepa filter taking care of your oil. I notice my oil says translucent longer, does not have a burnt smell, and there is no small metal particles being trapped on my rare Earth magnet oil pan plug ( after market ). The worst filters I have used are the Canadian Tire Motormaster brand and the AC Delco.

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 5/11/2008 7:43:12 AM

nj4x4blaze

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After reading all these nightmare stories about Fram, I might just look into switching filters. Good info Kyle.

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 5/11/2008 1:08:22 PM

RCars2

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I've used delco a couple times and had one fail (cracked along one side) so i've steered away from them kinda since. Used napa golds when I lived up in Page, AZ (napa was the closest store so i used them) and never had any issues. Used mostly Frams for a couple years after that (and before i moved to page) and i stopped using them because the seals would always leak in the last 5 i used. Switched to STP's and Mobil filters and havent had any problems with those.

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RE: Oil Filters - Buyer Be Aware - 5/11/2008 7:08:45 PM

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I have been using Fram in my S10 for the Past 2 years. Fram in the Escort for the past year and Fram in the Datsun for the past 2 years also.

Never have had an issue. My oil lasts a little longer then is should most of the time, don't leak, don't brake, and my oil from the dipstick and when drained is clean (no particales or clumps of any kind.)

I would use STP because it is a few cents cheaper, but I love that Fram has the rough end there for much easier removal and installation, so that is why I get them. I have been thinking of trying a tough guard, but not sure if it is really worth it. They are like double the cost.

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