View Poll Results: Which is your oil filter of choice?
Mobil1 (M1-110)
13
27.08%
STP (S6941)
4
8.33%
Nissan (15208-00001)
25
52.08%
Purolator (PurOne)
6
12.50%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll
Preferred Oil Filter?
11-05-2002, 05:59 AM
#2
The only one in that list I would avoid is the PureONE. All others are good choices and should be dictated by budget and availability.
Instead of the PureONE, I would consider the Bosch 3323 as well. You can't go wrong with any of them.
Instead of the PureONE, I would consider the Bosch 3323 as well. You can't go wrong with any of them.
11-05-2002, 07:08 AM
#4
Originally posted by Rogo98SE
What's wrogn with the PUREONE??
What's wrogn with the PUREONE??
Most concur it's flow is a bit too restrictive (i.e. tries to filter TOO much). Also the external can is relatively thin (about half as thick as the other filters mentioned above) compared to other filters. It's not bad, but for $6 the Bosch 3323 is a better overall made filter.
Does Fram suck also??
11-05-2002, 09:15 AM
#6
11-05-2002, 10:43 AM
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I want to vote fram too 
I love the look of orange canister. Oh..and that cool rubber grip texture top for ease of removal. Why should I buy a filter wrench when I can get a good work out using my hand on the fram grip top?
I love the look of orange canister. Oh..and that cool rubber grip texture top for ease of removal. Why should I buy a filter wrench when I can get a good work out using my hand on the fram grip top?
11-05-2002, 12:12 PM
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I guess an excerpt taken from the study referenced by Maximaah says it all (not to mention the many posts by Bill99gxe..."Years ago Fram was a quality filter manufacturer. Now their standard filter (the radioactive-orange cans) is one of the worst out there."
I've seen other studies that weren't quite as harsh, but the general consensus is that Fram is way down in the food chain.
I've seen other studies that weren't quite as harsh, but the general consensus is that Fram is way down in the food chain.
11-06-2002, 06:58 AM
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I bought a pack of 10 off of ebay a year ago for $18 shipped. They are OE brand. They have the anti drain design. I change my oil regularly anyways so its not that big of a deal. But for $1.80...I change it every 3,000 miles so my whole oil change is around $6.
11-06-2002, 08:21 AM
#13
Originally posted by Rickalodeon
So...at 28 votes, the clear front runner is the Nissan OEM filter, with the Mobil1 filter second. I'm guessing that the Republicans prefer the OEM and the Democrats go for the Mobil1.
So...at 28 votes, the clear front runner is the Nissan OEM filter, with the Mobil1 filter second. I'm guessing that the Republicans prefer the OEM and the Democrats go for the Mobil1.
In reality, the STP S6941 is the best overall choice, especially if you aren't doing the lemming Jiffy Lube 3,000 mile intervals. It's oversized and will do a better filtration job after the 3k point than an OEM filter.....
The only thing working against the S6941 is that I know of half a dozen to 10 people who are actually using it and its use has only been spread by me. Word of mouth is difficult to convey on a forum day after day.
The Nissan OEM wins because that's what people are comfortable with and they think Nissan will roll out the red carpet should the VQ seize up before the 60k powertrain expires when we all know Nissan will fight tooth and nail in replacing engines regardless of oil history.
11-06-2002, 08:42 AM
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What about Baldwin 1402??
Originally posted by bill99gxe
In reality, the STP S6941 is the best overall choice, especially if you aren't doing the lemming Jiffy Lube 3,000 mile intervals. It's oversized and will do a better filtration job after the 3k point than an OEM filter.....
The only thing working against the S6941 is that I know of half a dozen to 10 people who are actually using it and its use has only been spread by me. Word of mouth is difficult to convey on a forum day after day.
The Nissan OEM wins because that's what people are comfortable with and they think Nissan will roll out the red carpet should the VQ seize up before the 60k powertrain expires when we all know Nissan will fight tooth and nail in replacing engines regardless of oil history.
In reality, the STP S6941 is the best overall choice, especially if you aren't doing the lemming Jiffy Lube 3,000 mile intervals. It's oversized and will do a better filtration job after the 3k point than an OEM filter.....
The only thing working against the S6941 is that I know of half a dozen to 10 people who are actually using it and its use has only been spread by me. Word of mouth is difficult to convey on a forum day after day.
The Nissan OEM wins because that's what people are comfortable with and they think Nissan will roll out the red carpet should the VQ seize up before the 60k powertrain expires when we all know Nissan will fight tooth and nail in replacing engines regardless of oil history.
11-06-2002, 08:53 AM
#15
Re: What about Baldwin 1402??
Originally posted by stjohnr
11-06-2002, 09:50 AM
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Bill, thanks for your comments about Baldwins
These filters are readily available here
in my area (Silicon Valley). I have been
using them for a long time
Regards....
in my area (Silicon Valley). I have been
using them for a long time
Regards....
Originally posted by bill99gxe
Baldwin 1402 is an excellent filter, just difficult to purchase. I would choose it over Amsoil, as Amsoil's SDF-13 is too small and tries to be too universal in application.
Baldwin 1402 is an excellent filter, just difficult to purchase. I would choose it over Amsoil, as Amsoil's SDF-13 is too small and tries to be too universal in application.
11-06-2002, 12:13 PM
#18
Re: Bill, thanks for your comments about Baldwins
Originally posted by stjohnr
These filters are readily available here in my area (Silicon Valley). I have been using them for a long time
Regards....
These filters are readily available here in my area (Silicon Valley). I have been using them for a long time
Regards....
Cool. I wish Baldwin filters were more readily available nationwide in mainstream parts stores.
11-06-2002, 12:34 PM
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I run synthetic oil in my car so my choice of filter would be mobil1 because they use synthethic media in their filters. It has a better filtering capability and lower pressure drop. Some detergetnts in synthetic oils might dissolve the paper medias used in most oil filters. I just don't want to take that chance. I used Fram once and after the oil change (6000 miles) I cut the filter open and it looked funny the paper looked cheap and ripped easily.
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