View Poll Results: What brand of oil filter used in fc
Wix
5
5.00%
Fram
21
21.00%
Purolator
18
18.00%
QS/Pennzoil
1
1.00%
Mobil 1
11
11.00%
K&N
13
13.00%
Mazda
22
22.00%
Other
9
9.00%
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The dirt on oil filters-who uses what
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From: not in winterpeg anymore
The dirt on oil filters-who uses what
Okay, this is probably going to create some contrecersy over personal preference but
What kind of oil filters (and size #)are people using on their fc's, Why did you choose that brand, how succesful has it been for you?
I have read many articles, and heard many peoples opinions, lets get some more, maybe help some people keep the rotaries running longer and better.
I have been using Kralinator (wix) filter L165a. I've got about 5 cases for free and they also fit on my dad's talon so it works well. I have heard something about going to a bigger filter but they need to have some sort of check valve in them.
What kind of oil filters (and size #)are people using on their fc's, Why did you choose that brand, how succesful has it been for you?
I have read many articles, and heard many peoples opinions, lets get some more, maybe help some people keep the rotaries running longer and better.
I have been using Kralinator (wix) filter L165a. I've got about 5 cases for free and they also fit on my dad's talon so it works well. I have heard something about going to a bigger filter but they need to have some sort of check valve in them.
Former Rx7 *****
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From: Mississauga
K&N Hp 1004,
they are like 17 bucks canadian + tax for them... so i've started to use mazda OEM ones... 5 bucks + tax.
someone told me that the mazda one has an internal oil pressure regulator.
they are like 17 bucks canadian + tax for them... so i've started to use mazda OEM ones... 5 bucks + tax.
someone told me that the mazda one has an internal oil pressure regulator.
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From: York, PA
I use the Purolator Micronic filters... I change the oil at 1500-2000 mils religiously and the oil comes out of the pan just a bit darker than it went it, plus.... they are sparkly blue in color and match my vaccume hoses, which i changed to blue after i started buying the filters!!
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From: New Orleans
I would not worry too much about which oil filter. All new oil filters should work fine if oil is changed every 3k miles. I change it every 2k miles, that makes more of a difference.
I would stay away from FRAM though, sucky filtration.
TRU
I would stay away from FRAM though, sucky filtration.
TRU
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From: not in winterpeg anymore
Re: There has been an excellent thread on this
Originally posted by HOZZMANRX7
and a link to an excellent study on this subject.
Can someone provide that link again?
and a link to an excellent study on this subject.
Can someone provide that link again?
I can't find that link for sh@t. ANy luck, it is a very good piece
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From: Orange County, California
I buy the K&N filter. Its 10 bones here in NJ...which gets pricey after a while. However, I've learned not to cheap out on my rx-7, because whenever I do...it comes back and bites me in the ***.
Opinions are like........
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From: Prov RI
Originally posted by deadRX7Conv
Filters to avoid(scroll to bottom):
http://minimopar.net/oilfilters.html
the original link(don't forget to read warning):
http://minimopar.net/oilfilterstudy.html
And others:
http://www.twocreeks.net/toby/oil_filters.shtml (click on links in index on left)
http://www.smartcar-owner.co.uk/oil_filter.htm
http://www.saabclub.com/237/oilfilt.htm
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml
http://www.websorcerer.com/GeekOut/
5 pages long:
http://www.shoclub.com/lubrication-o...n-oilpart1.htm
canopener to inspect oil filter:
http://www.rehermorrison.com/superSeries/engCareKit.htm
why OEM is better:
http://www.motorvate.ca/auto/maxima/...oil_filter.htm
http://www.teammiata.com/libs/oil-filters.htm
For people who don't worry about cost:
http://www.synlube.com/prod06.htm (several good links in the middle)
http://www.amsoil.com/products/sdf.html
http://www.knfilters.com/oilfilter.htm
http://www.mobil1.com/products/filter.jsp
Best filter for money:
http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=14-302A-G6Y0
interesting complaint, micron size vs pressure drop:
http://www.tognottisautoworld.com/Pr...ter_Racing.asp
what a filter does:
http://www.theautochannel.com/e_about/filters.html
And, feel free to visit your library to read Consumer Reports Feb1987(?) and April1988(?) oilfilter reviews where Fram is NUMBER 1(editors were smoking what?)
Filters to avoid(scroll to bottom):
http://minimopar.net/oilfilters.html
the original link(don't forget to read warning):
http://minimopar.net/oilfilterstudy.html
And others:
http://www.twocreeks.net/toby/oil_filters.shtml (click on links in index on left)
http://www.smartcar-owner.co.uk/oil_filter.htm
http://www.saabclub.com/237/oilfilt.htm
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml
http://www.websorcerer.com/GeekOut/
5 pages long:
http://www.shoclub.com/lubrication-o...n-oilpart1.htm
canopener to inspect oil filter:
http://www.rehermorrison.com/superSeries/engCareKit.htm
why OEM is better:
http://www.motorvate.ca/auto/maxima/...oil_filter.htm
http://www.teammiata.com/libs/oil-filters.htm
For people who don't worry about cost:
http://www.synlube.com/prod06.htm (several good links in the middle)
http://www.amsoil.com/products/sdf.html
http://www.knfilters.com/oilfilter.htm
http://www.mobil1.com/products/filter.jsp
Best filter for money:
http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=14-302A-G6Y0
interesting complaint, micron size vs pressure drop:
http://www.tognottisautoworld.com/Pr...ter_Racing.asp
what a filter does:
http://www.theautochannel.com/e_about/filters.html
And, feel free to visit your library to read Consumer Reports Feb1987(?) and April1988(?) oilfilter reviews where Fram is NUMBER 1(editors were smoking what?)
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From: Lawrenceville, ga
I use the best off the shelf ones for now, but once my final project is made i can tell you this....
Im going with the AMSOIL systems filtration!
Check THIS OUT....
AMSOIL By-Pass Oil Filters filter all the oil in a six-quart system in about five minutes at an average engine speed equivalent to 45 mph.
Im going with the AMSOIL systems filtration!
Check THIS OUT....
AMSOIL By-Pass Oil Filters filter all the oil in a six-quart system in about five minutes at an average engine speed equivalent to 45 mph.
Originally posted by Malachai
I use the Purolator Micronic filters... I change the oil at 1500-2000 mils religiously and the oil comes out of the pan just a bit darker than it went it, plus.... they are sparkly blue in color and match my vaccume hoses, which i changed to blue after i started buying the filters!!
I use the Purolator Micronic filters... I change the oil at 1500-2000 mils religiously and the oil comes out of the pan just a bit darker than it went it, plus.... they are sparkly blue in color and match my vaccume hoses, which i changed to blue after i started buying the filters!!
Cool, I thought I was the only one who digs the blue filter!
