Importance of using a genuine Nissan oill filter
05-15-2005, 07:38 AM
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Importance of using a genuine Nissan oill filter
I am gonna get an oil change done today. I usually go to the dealer to get a nissan filter and then go to the mobil gas station and have them throw in some fresh mobil one. Would it be tragic for my engine if I just say screw it and let them throw in a fram or whatever filter they have down there being that the place is closed? Besides the nissan filters are costing me added monsy to each oil change. I wont bother anymore if it is not truly necessary. Thanks. 
05-15-2005, 09:40 AM
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Numerous threads what? I've never seen one about using an OEM oil filter and I read almost every day a few times a day when I'm bored...
I've always used bosch filters from autozone since I've owned my car; how much is a OEM filter from a dealer? And what is the summarized version of it's importance? It's going to accomplish the same task... filter oil.
I've always used bosch filters from autozone since I've owned my car; how much is a OEM filter from a dealer? And what is the summarized version of it's importance? It's going to accomplish the same task... filter oil.
05-15-2005, 09:50 AM
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Courtesy Nissan has 10 filters for $49.90. Thats a good deal.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/A32_maint.html
http://www.courtesyparts.com/A32_maint.html
05-15-2005, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by PLUMMAXSE
Courtesy Honda has 10 filters for $49.90. Thats a good deal.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/A32_maint.html
http://www.courtesyparts.com/A32_maint.html
Honda?
05-15-2005, 11:27 AM
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study of 20 different oil filters
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/
usa nissan oil filter 6 bucks !
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/
usa nissan oil filter 6 bucks !
05-15-2005, 11:45 AM
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In order to find a thread concerning using an OEM Nissan oil filter, one must peruse the Fluids & Lubricants forum. Try that some day.
It seems to me that using an OEM filter is as common knowledge as only using NGK spark plugs, or have you not read that either?
It is also beyond me why someone would go to the expense of using synthetic oil and bemoan the cost of using a Nissan OEM oil filter. That makes absolutely no sense. You might as well stick with dino if you're that cheap.
It seems to me that using an OEM filter is as common knowledge as only using NGK spark plugs, or have you not read that either?
It is also beyond me why someone would go to the expense of using synthetic oil and bemoan the cost of using a Nissan OEM oil filter. That makes absolutely no sense. You might as well stick with dino if you're that cheap.
Originally Posted by tomservo291
Numerous threads what? I've never seen one about using an OEM oil filter and I read almost every day a few times a day when I'm bored...
I've always used bosch filters from autozone since I've owned my car; how much is a OEM filter from a dealer? And what is the summarized version of it's importance? It's going to accomplish the same task... filter oil.
I've always used bosch filters from autozone since I've owned my car; how much is a OEM filter from a dealer? And what is the summarized version of it's importance? It's going to accomplish the same task... filter oil.
05-15-2005, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by rmurdoch
In order to find a thread concerning using an OEM Nissan oil filter, one must peruse the Fluids & Lubricants forum. Try that some day.
It seems to me that using an OEM filter is as common knowledge as only using NGK spark plugs, or have you not read that either?
It is also beyond me why someone would go to the expense of using synthetic oil and bemoan the cost of using a Nissan OEM oil filter. That makes absolutely no sense. You might as well stick with dino if you're that cheap.
It seems to me that using an OEM filter is as common knowledge as only using NGK spark plugs, or have you not read that either?
It is also beyond me why someone would go to the expense of using synthetic oil and bemoan the cost of using a Nissan OEM oil filter. That makes absolutely no sense. You might as well stick with dino if you're that cheap.
I was just gonna post that oil filter test too. Go to bobistheoilguy.com and read up if you dont think they make a difference. Nissan OEM
05-15-2005, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rmurdoch
In order to find a thread concerning using an OEM Nissan oil filter, one must peruse the Fluids & Lubricants forum. Try that some day.
It seems to me that using an OEM filter is as common knowledge as only using NGK spark plugs, or have you not read that either?
It is also beyond me why someone would go to the expense of using synthetic oil and bemoan the cost of using a Nissan OEM oil filter. That makes absolutely no sense. You might as well stick with dino if you're that cheap.
It seems to me that using an OEM filter is as common knowledge as only using NGK spark plugs, or have you not read that either?
It is also beyond me why someone would go to the expense of using synthetic oil and bemoan the cost of using a Nissan OEM oil filter. That makes absolutely no sense. You might as well stick with dino if you're that cheap.
Because theres better filters out there, just like theres better oil than what the dealer offers.
05-15-2005, 01:09 PM
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If everything that came from the dealer was so great then nobody would ever need to mod their car.
The best thing to do would be to get an oil filter relocation kit and use two big *** PF1 size filters.
Motorcraft filters use a purolator PureOne element inside.
Pep boys Proline filters are actually purolator. The same ones are on the next shelf for $3 more. Different colors. Same filter. This is what I use on my maxima.
Fram uses cardboard in their filters where they should use rubber. I never buy fram anything anymore. They can bite the big one.
Fram is owned by Allied Signal. When the Cardboard thing broke out it pissed me off so much because they always say how great their filters are. So I never buy any Allied Signal products. Period.
Another great filter is the Hastings. Hastings makes filters for big trucks. Pronto, a brand carried by some private parts shops use Hastings filter media.
Some guy has a website on this somewhere. do a google search.
The best thing to do would be to get an oil filter relocation kit and use two big *** PF1 size filters.
Motorcraft filters use a purolator PureOne element inside.
Pep boys Proline filters are actually purolator. The same ones are on the next shelf for $3 more. Different colors. Same filter. This is what I use on my maxima.
Fram uses cardboard in their filters where they should use rubber. I never buy fram anything anymore. They can bite the big one.
Fram is owned by Allied Signal. When the Cardboard thing broke out it pissed me off so much because they always say how great their filters are. So I never buy any Allied Signal products. Period.
Another great filter is the Hastings. Hastings makes filters for big trucks. Pronto, a brand carried by some private parts shops use Hastings filter media.
Some guy has a website on this somewhere. do a google search.
05-15-2005, 04:57 PM
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05-16-2005, 03:47 AM
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I used fram oil filters and air filters on my old car ['90 mazda 626]. I still have it and it still runs 184k+ no transmission or engine work has been done on it. On the max I'm using purolator pureone.
05-16-2005, 05:15 AM
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My max has always had synthetic oil and a non-OEM filter. I run Amsoil fully synthetic oil and an Amsoil oil filter. (I also use Amsoil ATF and an Amsoil air filter) I change the oil out every 12,500 miles, which is half the miles of what Amsoil recommends. She has 164,xxx on the clock and runs like the day I drove her out of the showroom. Oil is cheap....engines aren't. Don't cheap out. Use good quality fluids.
05-16-2005, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by flynlr
ut Oh so i get from this post that the 10 years Ive had my max and taken it every 3000-5000 miles to jiffy lube fer an oil change im not getting good filters??.
Depending on what Jiffy Lube you go to, you get at least an STP filter. Not very good, but better than nothing. And you shouldnt be worried as long as your car runs fine.
05-16-2005, 08:29 AM
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Okay fine. it was only this once. Teh only real reason i posted was that I was unable to get an OEM one on a sunday. So the OEM has better guts- But I am sure using the purolator one that they put in is not gonna gause any damge to my car. Sheesh FLame City LOL.
05-16-2005, 08:30 AM
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Changing your oil regularly is the most important thing.
Originally Posted by flynlr
ut Oh so i get from this post that the 10 years Ive had my max and taken it every 3000-5000 miles to jiffy lube fer an oil change im not getting good filters??.
07-14-2005, 07:00 AM
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I just bought two Nissan filters on Saturday. I was going to buy the WIX filter at NAPA bought they were going to have to bring it in and I didn't feel like coming back in a couple of hours. I understand that Purolator PureOne are quite good. You can get them at Burnaby Auto Parts locally but they're Cdn$4.00 more than Nissan OEM.
07-17-2005, 08:42 PM
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do we have any users that still swear against the 65F00 filter? i've only been using this one since i've bought the car (almost 45k miles now) and some people think it's ok and others don't.....anybody????
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