What Oil Filter Brand Do You Guys Use?
06-27-2006, 09:19 PM
#1
What Oil Filter Brand Do You Guys Use?
Before anyone flames me, let me explain why I am asking this newby question. For a while now, I have been using the Mobil 1 M1-110 oil filter. Then after a while, my local Autozone and Pep Boys decided to carry the M1-110 Extended Life filter. So I started using those. I had no clearance issues until after installing JClaw's traction bars. The bar has put a nice dimple on the filter. After much brain-storming, trial and errors, and even a thought of getting an oil filter relocation kit, VQuick suggested the use of the regular size oil filter because it is shorter. This means that I need to look for the regular Mobile 1 oil filter, not the extended life that I currently use. The problem is, I can't find it anywhere! Every local Autozone and Pep Boys that I go to, they only carry the Extended Life oil filter. The Fluids & Lubricants forum suggest Nippon, Denson, and Nissan OEM. Neither one of the suggested brands can be found at the local auto parts store and I don't feel like paying over $20 for the Nissan OEM.
So now back to the question, what oil filter brand do you guys use? BTW, I use Mobil 1 SuperSyn motor oil.
So now back to the question, what oil filter brand do you guys use? BTW, I use Mobil 1 SuperSyn motor oil.
06-27-2006, 09:39 PM
#7
Funny, I've never seen the K&N oil filter around here. I had no idea they even made oil filters.
Originally Posted by eckohb
I use Amsoil 7500 because its 100% syn as opposed to Mobil 1 which is 80%. The K&N oil filter is like 9 bucks or so at AutoZone. Not too bad Id say.
06-27-2006, 10:38 PM
#10
Originally Posted by konak85
purolator premium plus is good. Purolator PureOne is one of the best. I don't think autozone carries purolator though.
06-27-2006, 11:34 PM
#12
Can you do me a favor and measure the length of that filter? If its approx 2.5", then I won't have any clearance issues with the traction bar. I do need one by the weekend as my car is past due on the oil change. And with this type of heat that we're getting in LA, I don't wanna chance ruining an engine because of oil break-down.
Originally Posted by steven88
I have the 9E000 filter from Nissan...its the stock filter used for 95-01 Nissan Maximas...if you want one, I can give you my last one for $5 at the next meet 
06-27-2006, 11:51 PM
#13
Originally Posted by DR-Max
Can you do me a favor and measure the length of that filter? If its approx 2.5", then I won't have any clearance issues with the traction bar. I do need one by the weekend as my car is past due on the oil change. And with this type of heat that we're getting in LA, I don't wanna chance ruining an engine because of oil break-down.
but umm...I took a ruler and measured 2.5 inches...this is nowhere near the size of the 9E000...I've been working with 9E000 filters all my life...and I know by hand, it does not feel 2.5 inches...just by looking at the ruler and remembering how the filter feels in my hands....I know for sure it's not 2.5 inches...I'd say at least 3 inches long...
I'll have empirical data by tomorrow!
06-28-2006, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DR-Max
I wish it is that cheap around here.
bs. i run nothing but OEM nissan. one time i negotiated them down to 4 filters for $22 and i kept my receipt. now i go to woodland hills nissan once a year and show my previous receipt and they adjust the price for me !
and the OEM is like 5"
06-28-2006, 08:02 AM
#22
Print out the price on courtesy parts or pinnacle or garrands. Any local dealer will price match it. They are definately less than 6 dollars each. Infact, IIRC garrands has them for 4-dollar something.
06-28-2006, 10:35 AM
#26
Pinnacle shows it at $21 and some change.......yep I couldn't believe it either.
Originally Posted by ewuzh
Print out the price on courtesy parts or pinnacle or garrands. Any local dealer will price match it. They are definately less than 6 dollars each. Infact, IIRC garrands has them for 4-dollar something.
06-28-2006, 11:04 AM
#28
OEM $5.63 ea at Courtesy http://www.courtesyparts.com/A32_maint.html
06-28-2006, 11:11 AM
#29
Originally Posted by DR-Max
Pinnacle shows it at $21 and some change.......yep I couldn't believe it either.
06-28-2006, 11:57 AM
#32
Originally Posted by whitegold
I was backing out of a parking spot. And for some reason, instead of hitting the brake, I slammed on the gas. And ramed a wall. I dont know what I was thinking! Thank god no one was behind me.
06-28-2006, 12:40 PM
#33
ahh a subject i know what im talking about
My favorites: Mobil One, PureONE, and i hear good things about WIX, but have never used them.
OEM is good enough, no M1 but not bad,
Fram is bad bad bad, as is bosch ever since production went to mexico...
AC delco prob makes one for us, should be decent quality.
Any others you want reviews of?
My favorites: Mobil One, PureONE, and i hear good things about WIX, but have never used them.
OEM is good enough, no M1 but not bad,
Fram is bad bad bad, as is bosch ever since production went to mexico...
AC delco prob makes one for us, should be decent quality.
Any others you want reviews of?
06-28-2006, 03:13 PM
#38
Originally Posted by DR-Max
Thanks for the measurement. The Nissan filter is about 2/8" longer than the extended life M1-110 which measures at 3". My quest continues.
:yeah it measure at 3.25 inches...it may look like 3.5 in the picture...but it really is 3.25...how the heck did jclaw run with the traction bars? hmm, he must have probably used the 15208-65F00 filter...its much shorter than the 9E000
06-28-2006, 03:30 PM
#39
Didn't mean to confuse you.... I took drafting so I tend get a bit technical with measurements.
Will the 15208-65F00 filter fit the Maxima?
Will the 15208-65F00 filter fit the Maxima?
Originally Posted by steven88
haha, at first i was like...2/8th? wtf is that? then i was like, oh yeah! you're suppose to divide it by lowest terms...1/4th :
yeah it measure at 3.25 inches...it may look like 3.5 in the picture...but it really is 3.25...how the heck did jclaw run with the traction bars? hmm, he must have probably used the 15208-65F00 filter...its much shorter than the 9E000
:yeah it measure at 3.25 inches...it may look like 3.5 in the picture...but it really is 3.25...how the heck did jclaw run with the traction bars? hmm, he must have probably used the 15208-65F00 filter...its much shorter than the 9E000
