Which of these oil filters do you use?
08-25-02, 05:25 PM
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Which of these oil filters do you use?
1. Mazda (~$5)
2. Mobil 1 (~$12)
3. Bosch (~$6)
I never knew Mobil 1 was that pricey until I saw it at Auto Zone.
Which one do you recommend using?
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2. Mobil 1 (~$12)
3. Bosch (~$6)
I never knew Mobil 1 was that pricey until I saw it at Auto Zone.
Which one do you recommend using?
Thanks.
Dan.
08-25-02, 05:46 PM
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I use the puralator "pure 1." It's the pretty blue one. My parts manager told me that they make the filters for Toyota, and since until just recently there wasn't a Mazda dealership in P'cola, I've been using those.
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on another note, i find that the oil filter is considerably small eventhough the oil capcity is as big as any 4-banger. Is there another car that uses teh same thread/gasket size that would fit on our cars that has a bigger filter capacity??
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08-25-02, 06:08 PM
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I currently use Mobil 1 but would use K&N if it was readily available. I do not mind paying double since oil is so extremely crutial in our engines.
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I'm using OEM right now but I noticed when I got my oil changed at the local oil place one time, they used a bigger one, the OEM one seems so puny. I change the oil quite often since I don't drive the car a lot so it never gets dirty, but it seems like the OEM one is too small, but I like the fact it has a drainback valve, not all generic brands have one. As far as the filtering goes, the oil never gets dirty enough for that to be a big issue for me.
08-25-02, 11:57 PM
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Lots of times the oil change places puts in the wrong fileter, but it just happens to fit. I use a fram filter, i dont think theres much of a difference to be had in a oil filter. Fram makes the penzoil filter. I drain my oil every 500 miles and change the filter every once in a while, but no more than 2k.
08-26-02, 01:53 AM
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Originally posted by RX7Elmo
on another note, i find that the oil filter is considerably small eventhough the oil capcity is as big as any 4-banger. Is there another car that uses teh same thread/gasket size that would fit on our cars that has a bigger filter capacity??
Danny
on another note, i find that the oil filter is considerably small eventhough the oil capcity is as big as any 4-banger. Is there another car that uses teh same thread/gasket size that would fit on our cars that has a bigger filter capacity??
Danny
"B" filter is the same as the Miata filter and the "G" filter is the same as the MPV filter. Never checked it out though, since I don't care
I always wanted to do a remote mount Canton-Mecca oil filter, but never got off my butt to do the job. Not sure where I'd mount the filter though. Also, I see that Greddy makes a filter relocation kit, but I haven't seen one installed, so I don't know where they end up putting the filter...
08-26-02, 03:04 AM
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I use AC Delco, Purolator, Purolator Pure-ONE, and I just got a K&N for my next change. These filters seemed to be among the best in that oil filter comparison where the guy took all the filters apart. I also heard the AC Delco camp was really **** about filtering performance*, so that bumped the AC Delco up on my list. There are a bunch of good options, but auto store shelves seem to be stocked mostly with bad ones (Fram, etc.). Many aftermarket filters have anti-drainback valves these days. I am sure the OEM filters are an excellent choice, but I don't think they are the only good option, and I find these other ones to be easier to obtain.
I use the filters listed for FCs as they are larger and fit just fine. They are a little harder to change, but it seems like it is worth it. My daily driver uses the same filter, too, so I just buy them periodically and use whatever I have on hand during a change.
There is a different OEM filter specified for installation in new engines (like when your FD rolled off the lot, or that you might use after a rebuild). It is larger than the normal one. Perhaps that is the G filter that artowar2 posted about.
rx7will, it might be cheaper and just as good to change the filter often and keep the same oil.
-Max
* This was an "inside" account, but didn't seem like a sales pitch by the context. On a related note, I recently saw a document where an ex-employee of Performance Friction noted that the company was "fanatical" about quality, if you are in the market for brake pads.
I use the filters listed for FCs as they are larger and fit just fine. They are a little harder to change, but it seems like it is worth it. My daily driver uses the same filter, too, so I just buy them periodically and use whatever I have on hand during a change.
There is a different OEM filter specified for installation in new engines (like when your FD rolled off the lot, or that you might use after a rebuild). It is larger than the normal one. Perhaps that is the G filter that artowar2 posted about.
rx7will, it might be cheaper and just as good to change the filter often and keep the same oil.
-Max
* This was an "inside" account, but didn't seem like a sales pitch by the context. On a related note, I recently saw a document where an ex-employee of Performance Friction noted that the company was "fanatical" about quality, if you are in the market for brake pads.
08-26-02, 06:22 AM
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Originally posted by Dont_Be_A_Rikki
MX-6 oem, or what ever is good at the time. The bigger filter will increase oil pressure aswell. Also I have a mx-6 so it is easier to buy 1 style filter than 2.
-Rikki
MX-6 oem, or what ever is good at the time. The bigger filter will increase oil pressure aswell. Also I have a mx-6 so it is easier to buy 1 style filter than 2.
-Rikki
I use the Fram. Not by choice however. For me to get anything other than the Fram I would have to buy off base...which would cost me $20 for an oil filter!
**** that...I'll spend the $6 for the fram..or whatever the hell the cost is.
08-26-02, 10:20 AM
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oem is probably the best to use, but i've had good results with WIX filters as well..........they have a bit more capacity than the oem and they have enough clearance to fit properly. they do not have the anti-drain back valve, so twist it on quickly
08-26-02, 10:44 AM
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I think having the best oil filter only matters if you're keeping the oil in there for a long time. I would think that if you change your oil frequently (i do every 1000-1500 miles) having the absolute best filter doesnt really matter since you're always going to be switching to a fresh supply of oil.