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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 05:35 PM
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Oil Filters: Mobil 1 or Fram X2?

Which do you guys prefer? They both cost the same at Murray's. ($9.99)I bought a Mobil 1 for my next oil change. I use standard Mobil 5W-30 Drive Clean oil by the way, because I can't afford Mobil 1.

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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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Re: Oil Filters: Mobil 1 or Fram X2?

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Which do you guys prefer? They both cost the same at Murray's. ($9.99)I bought a Mobil 1 for my next oil change. I use standard Mobil 5W-30 Drive Clean oil by the way, because I can't afford Mobil 1.

J.
The Mobil 1 filter would be my choice over the Fram.

If money is a factor, the Supertech filters deliver a pretty good bang for the buck.
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Re: Re: Oil Filters: Mobil 1 or Fram X2?

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The Mobil 1 filter would be my choice over the Fram.

If money is a factor, the Supertech filters deliver a pretty good bang for the buck.
You mean Supertech as in Walmart brand ?
Old Mar 20, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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oem is the way to go, but out of the two choices i'd go with mobil
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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consider using OEM...

I am about to order 6 OEM filters + copper washers for $34.25 shipped... haha these should last me a while!
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 04:05 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Oil Filters: Mobil 1 or Fram X2?

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You mean Supertech as in Walmart brand ?
Yes, actually. It's surprising to think about, but the Supertech line has held up really well in the analysis results. They are manufactured by Champion Labs, the same company who makes the Bosch, STP and Mobil 1 filters.
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you really have the nerve to ask Mobil 1 or Fram?

thats like asking .. 87 octane or 94 octane
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 06:36 AM
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The highest octane I've seen around here is 93... but anyways, I use OEM, think I payed 6 bucks for it last time I changed my oil. Out of the two I would go with Mobil 1.
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 06:45 AM
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I wouldn't put a FRAM in my car if iwannabmw had a gun to my right temple and bill had a gun to my left temple..
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 06:50 AM
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What if one had a gun to your nuts?
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 06:50 AM
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What if one had a gun to your nuts?
blow them off..

Give me a real filter or give me death
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 06:58 AM
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That's some serious love for a filter... btw, which filter do you use?
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 07:01 AM
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That's some serious love for a filter... btw, which filter do you use?
OEM

i get them for free

I will not be entertaining any questions in this thread, in my pm box or via email on how i get free nissan filters

Old Mar 21, 2003 | 07:20 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax

I will not be entertaining any questions in this thread, in my pm box or via email on how i get free nissan filters

Sprint's got his dealer oppressed too!!!
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 07:42 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
I wouldn't put a FRAM in my car if iwannabmw had a gun to my right temple and bill had a gun to my left temple..

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Oil Filters: Mobil 1 or Fram X2?

Originally posted by iwannabmw

Yes, actually. It's surprising to think about, but the Supertech line has held up really well in the analysis results. They are manufactured by Champion Labs, the same company who makes the Bosch, STP and Mobil 1 filters.

Rumors are flying around that SuperTechs are no longer Champion made.
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 07:48 AM
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Originally posted by SG01MaxSE


Sprint's got his dealer oppressed too!!!
ROFL
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Oil Filters: Mobil 1 or Fram X2?

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Rumors are flying around that SuperTechs are no longer Champion made.
Uh oh.. I was gonna go to Walmart today and pickup about 10 supertech filters.. How can we find out if the supertechs are still produced by champion ?? Anyone has any definite info?
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Oil Filters: Mobil 1 or Fram X2?

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Uh oh.. I was gonna go to Walmart today and pickup about 10 supertech filters.. How can we find out if the supertechs are still produced by champion ?? Anyone has any definite info?

I don't recommend any SuperTech filter for any VQ engine application.
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax


OEM

i get them for free

I will not be entertaining any questions in this thread, in my pm box or via email on how i get free nissan filters


I wouldnt tell anyone either you clown, since your banging the girl at the Nissan parts dept
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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I wouldnt tell anyone either you clown, since your banging the girl at the Nissan parts dept
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Re: Oil Filters: Mobil 1 or Fram X2?

Originally posted by 00MaxSE
Which do you guys prefer? They both cost the same at Murray's. ($9.99)I bought a Mobil 1 for my next oil change. I use standard Mobil 5W-30 Drive Clean oil by the way, because I can't afford Mobil 1.

J.
Since you are using conventional oil, I would recommend the Bosch 3323 filter for $5.50 at AutoZone.

Since cost is an issue, you could pick up a SuperTech filter (as mentioned earlier) while you are shopping in the automotive section for Mobil dino juice at WalMart to save $$$.
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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I vote for Nissan OEM as well. $4 each and better than the $10 filters.
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Oil Filters: Mobil 1 or Fram X2?

Originally posted by bill99gxe



Rumors are flying around that SuperTechs are no longer Champion made.
I hadn't heard that one. WHo did they supposedly switch to?
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