This sort of coincides with this thread:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ighlight=M1105

Just further confirming that the M1-105 oil filter will not fit properly on VQ30DE Maximas, or at least my 99 Maxima. Luckily, I had an Amsoil SDF-20 just laying around.

However, member VQ35DE has gotten a Mobil 1 M1-105 to fit his VQ35:


....yet he stated (incorrectly) that it will fit VQ30DE Maxima:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ighlight=M1105


Obviously, the bottom oil pan design is different on a VQ35DE.


This may also explain why a STP S6941 filter will fit a VQ30DE Maxima but apparently has some rubbing issues with the wheel well splash guards on some VQ35DE Maximas.



So either use a M1-110 or a M1-104 Mobil 1 filter is you have a VQ30DE.

 

Thanks for the heads-up!

 

So Bill...are you recommending the Mobil over the STP for the VQ30 or is either more than acceptable in your opinion?

 

I use the M1-110.. No problems here..

 

I don't know of any reason to prefer one over the other.


The Mobil 1 is better made overall.

 

Mobil 1 cost more then the synthetic oil qt.. $11.99 @ Autozone when I picked one up 2 weeks ago.

 

I agree..but is it twice as well made...
That's where I think the STP has it beat..bang for the buck. I go 5k miles on the STP and never went more than 6 or 7K I think on the Mobil...

 

Wow, if Mobil 1 filters are $12 for the 3.5 VQ I think I'll be going with K&N. They are only $10.

Bill...do you know of any reason to go with Mobil 1 over a K&N as far as quality?

 

The only difference I'm aware of is the actual filter media, otherwise K&N == Mobil 1.

 

stoopid question here but is the vq30de engine the 3.0? and is the vq35de the 3.5 in the 02 and 03's?

 

So "bill99gxe" you saying that the the mobil 1 m1-105 will FIT the VQ35 (2k2-2k3) Maxima without a problem?

 

Does one use a better media than the other?

 

 

Mobil 1 filter media > K&N filter media