Guys I need oil filter suggestions plz

Post by **Sygerwulf** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

Okay guys, I know this should be in the technical or mechanic's section but I'm leaving in like the next 10 minutes to get one and put in some of that lovely valvaline 5w-40 oil in my baby, however I cannot seem to find any place around here that sells vavaline filters. So, what, in your opinions, are some other good oil filters? I really just need to know what to avoid mostly. I know Mobile 1 and K&N's are good, but they're alittle pricey and I'm tested for money right now so I need a good moderate priced filter that does well.

Anyway on a lighter note, I could be getting my car fixed for alot less then I had previously thought. My best friend's uncle does body work and If I help him do it I'll get it done and painted at next to nothing

however the pop up headlights will be expensive, so I dunno about that. MIght go for the sil80 front end yet.

Post by **Repo Man** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

Fram makes a decent filter, but you won't go wrong with a Mobil 1 if you don't mind spending the money.

Good to hear you're getting your car fixed!

Later.

Post by **Sygerwulf** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

Thanks Repo.

Ever heard anything about Purolators?

Yeah I thought I'd have to drive it like this forver lol

Correction! *Valvoline lol

Post by **redrocket** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

hey Matt i use fram just because i'm lazy and it is easier to get a hold of and take off.

Repo are you going to be able to make it this weekend to BG for some racing

Post by **s14=pimpin'** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

whats wrong with an OE filter?

Post by **Repo Man** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

redrocket wrote:hey Matt i use fram just because i'm lazy and it is easier to get a hold of and take off.

Repo are you going to be able to make it this weekend to BG for some racing

No, Red, dammit I'm not going to be able to make the trip. My social planner has me booked for a large bonfire gathering Saturday night where we will be paying homage to the gods of barley, yeast and hops.

And nothing wrong with an OE filter. They're just not typically available at your local parts shop.

Post by **Sygerwulf** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

I think I'll go check and see if anyone has an OE filter, and then I'll probably go for an AC Delco filter cuz of the reviews I've read it got the highest ones for the price

Post by **s14=pimpin'** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

I always get my liters from Nissan, I read somewhere that aftermarket oil filters for the KA motor aren't the friendliest. If I come across the srticle, I'll post it, but I read that a long time ago, and always went with OE ever since (was using FRAM). I pay about $9 CAN, so you guys should come to Canada and trade beans for oil filters!

Post by **Sygerwulf** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

welp got the oem nissan filter, it's blue lol. cost me alittle over 7 bucks

I am correct that it holds 4 quarts of oil, right?

Post by **Repo Man** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

Sygerwulf wrote:welp got the oem nissan filter, it's blue lol. cost me alittle over 7 bucks

I am correct that it holds 4 quarts of oil, right?

3.5 but double check that when you fillerup.

Post by **Sygerwulf** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

Cool, thanks alot Repo

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

Good filters:

OEM, STP, Bosch, MOBIL1,The better walmart brand filters are also better than the Fram.Purolator is ok.

Fred...

Post by **UncleBen** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

hows K&N. i put one of those on w/ my 5w-40 valvoline

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

K&N Oil filters are fine..

Fred...:thumbup

Post by **Sygerwulf** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

This oil is awsome Fred. It's so clear that I had to look 3 times to see it lol

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

It has a strong detergent package, so unless your engine is very clean expect it to darken within a couple of days picking up some "gunk".

Fred....

Post by **jEzTeR** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

Hey im not High-jacking this thread but.....s14=pimpin' just wondering about the date on your pic in your sig???(13/10/02) BTW I like Nissan parts!:thumbup

Post by **sultan** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

what do you mean. it says october 13. he's just one of those crazy canucks. you know they are a little different.

Post by **jEzTeR** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

Oh I didnt know ill type slower....LOL J/K

so in Canada they put the day/month/year? :thinker

Post by **redrocket** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

I might be wrong but most countries do that were the ones who are a little different that is why we are still using standard measurements instead of metric

Post by **UncleBen** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

i'm glad K&N filters are good, cause i like them alot. and yes, that oil is frikin awesome. its so hard to see....i had to look under my car and make sure it hadn't all drained on the ground, because i coudnt' see it on the dipstick!!......no, actually i didn't, but it sounded funny

Post by **Mayhem_J30** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

95silviase wrote:i'm glad K&N filters are good, cause i like them alot. and yes, that oil is frikin awesome. its so hard to see....i had to look under my car and make sure it hadn't all drained on the ground, because i coudnt' see it on the dipstick!!......no, actually i didn't, but it sounded funny

do a search in the 240 section and in one of the oil filter discussions i posted a bunch of threads we had in the infiniti sections on oil filters. Q45tech posted some good links on filters. if i remember right k&n and mobil1 had almost identical constructions...coincidentally made at the same plant to. Mobil1 is probably easier to get a hold of so either will be good.

Post by **UncleBen** » Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:13 am

aight, thanks chris

Guys I need oil filter suggestions plz

Guys I need oil filter suggestions plz

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